Italian Wedding Cookies II - A Delicious Traditional Treat

Italian Wedding Cookies II, also known as Italian almond cookies or snowball cookies, are a delightful treat traditionally served at weddings. This recipe is a twist on the original, adding a hint of vanilla and lemon to create a unique flavor. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are perfect for any occasion and are sure to be loved by all. They are easy to make and require only a few simple ingredients. So, bring a touch of Italy to your home with these delicious Italian Wedding Cookies!

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup finely chopped almonds
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, for coating

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract.
3. Combine the flour and salt; gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing until well blended. Stir in the chopped almonds.
4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, and place them 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Remove from the oven, and let cool on wire racks.
6. Once the cookies are completely cooled, roll them in the remaining 1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar until evenly coated. Store in an airtight container.
7. Serve and enjoy these delicious Italian Wedding Cookies!

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