Buttery Italian Easter Cookies Recipe 

Celebrate the joy of Easter with these Buttery Italian Easter Cookies, blending sweet tradition with a festive touch. Perfect for sharing with family and friends!

Ingredients:

For the Cookies:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
For the Icing:
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sprinkles for decoration

Directions:
 Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to warm up while you prepare the dough.
 Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
 Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
 Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
 Merge Mixtures: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour mixture.
 Shape and Bake: Roll the dough into balls, place on lined baking sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 8-10 minutes until just golden.
 Prepare the Icing: Combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Dip each cookie into the icing, then add sprinkles.
 Let Set: Allow the icing to set before serving.

Enjoy these Buttery Italian Easter Cookies, a festive addition to your Easter celebrations!