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This cookie has been a tradition for several generations in my Sicilian family. Our Uncle Frank always made them for us. They are thought to be a Christmas cookie, but he would make them all year long. Sometimes instead of sprinkles he would top them with sesame seeds.
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar, or more to taste
- 1 cup shortening (such as Crisco®)
- ¼ cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon almond extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Mix flour, sugar, shortening, milk, eggs, baking powder, and almond extract in a bowl by hand until smooth.
Step 3
Form dough into a 1-inch thick log. Cut small portions and roll into 3-inch long pieces, then shape into "S" shapes. Place on the prepared cookie sheet.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook’s Notes:
You can use vanilla extract for almond extract, and 4 small eggs instead of 3 large eggs.3 large or 4 small eggs
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 36 | |
| Calories 137 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat6g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat2g | 8% |
| Cholesterol16mg | 5% |
| Sodium61mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate18g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars6g | |
| Protein2g | |
| Calcium37mg | 3% |
| Iron1mg | 5% |
| Potassium25mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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