Anginetti

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• Powder sugar for coating

Directions

1. In a large bowl, beat together eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add baking powder, salt, lemon zest and lemon juice and mix until combined.
3. Add flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
4. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on a greased baking sheet.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the dough balls for 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
7. Once cooled, roll the balls in the powdered sugar to coat.
8. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Anginetti are traditional Italian cookies, also known as Italian Lemon Drops.
• These cookies are a common treat served during the Easter holiday.
• Anginetti are typically made with a lemon-powder sugar mixture.