Name: Italian White Christmas Cookies
Cook time: 13 min
Ingredients: 4 cup sugar; 2 cup white vegetable shortening ( such as Crisco ); 6 eggs; 2 cup buttermilk; 4 teaspoon lemon or vanilla or anise extract; 2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 2 teaspoon baking soda; 7 1/2 cup flour ( see instructions below ); Optional: white icing or glaze; colored sugar sprinkle, nuts etc.

Italian White Christmas Cookies

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Make these delicious Italian White Christmas Cookies for the holidays this year, you'll be sure to have your guest raving for more. It was voted in my house as one of the best Christmas cookie recipes ever, a real Italian treat.

Notes

Recipe may be halved, cookies freeze well, for best baking use an insulated baking sheet as these tend to burn on the bottom. Store airtight.

Recipe makes several dozen.

Celebrate With More Festive Recipe Ideas

If you loved making the Italian White Christmas Cookies, you're sure to enjoy trying out some more festive recipes this holiday season. Here are three delicious options to add to your baking lineup:

First up, why not try making traditional Italian Pizzelle cookies? These delicate, lacy cookies are made using a special irons that create intricate patterns on the cookie. They are flavored with anise or vanilla and are perfect for serving alongside a cup of coffee or hot cocoa.

For those who enjoy a bit of spice, gingerbread cookies are a must-try this Christmas. The warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves will fill your kitchen with the scent of the holidays. Get creative with your decorating by adding some icing and sprinkles for a festive touch.

And last but not least, consider making classic sugar cookies shaped like Christmas trees, stars, or snowflakes. These cookies are a favorite among both kids and adults and can be customized with different colors of icing and decorations. Get the whole family involved in decorating these cookies for a fun and festive activity.

No matter which recipe you choose to try next, we're sure you'll enjoy spreading holiday cheer through the delicious treats you bake. Happy baking!

Cooking Time13 min

Ingredients

4 cups sugar
2 cups white vegetable shortening ( such as Crisco )
6 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
4 teaspoons lemon or vanilla or anise extract
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
2 teaspoons baking soda
7 1/2 cups flour ( see instructions below )
Optional: white icing or glaze
colored sugar sprinkle, nuts etc.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Cream shortening and sugar with electric mixer.
Add eggs one at a time and beat well.
Add buttermilk, flavor extract, baking soda and cream of tarter and blend well.
Now by hand with a wooden spoon, add flour 1 cup at a time until the mixture is stiff.
Drop from heaping tablespoons onto a lightly greased cookie sheet 2 to 3 inches apart.
If not icing you may press on the nuts or sprinkles now (or you can ice or frost and decorate with sprinkles after baking).
Bake at 425 degrees F at center oven rack for 10 to 13 minutes or until cookie edges are slightly brown and tops look set. DO NOT OVERBAKE.
Overbaking cause dry , hard cookies. Carefully remove to rack to cool.Frost or decorate as desired.