Nonna Romana Sciddurlo’s Glazed Almond S Cookies

Name: Nonna Romana Sciddurlo’s Glazed Almond S Cookies (Dolci S alle Mandorle)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Nonstick baking spray, for preparing the baking sheet; Nonstick baking spray, for preparing the baking sheet; 4¾ cups (570 g) all-purpose or 00 flour, plus more for dusting; 4¾ cups (570 g) all-purpose or 00 flour, plus more for dusting; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1½ cups (218 g) blanched almonds; 6 large eggs, divided; 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar; ¾ cup (180 ml) olive oil; Zest of 1 lemon; 2 cups (240 g) confectioners’ sugar; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) whole milk; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) almond extract; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; Sprinkles, for decorating

Dolci S alle Mandorle

Preparation info

Yield: About
24
cookies

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
25 min

Appears in

Cooking with Nonna

By Rossella Rago

Published 2018

About

Nonna Romana’s classic olive-oil S cookies got jazzed up for the holidays, and the result is an impossibly delicious, almond-scented cookie, covered with the dreamiest almond glaze imaginable. When topped with lovely holiday sprinkles, they will be a favorite on your cookie tray.

Ingredients

Cookies

Nonstick baking spray, for preparing the baking sheet
4¾ cups (570 g) all-purpose or

Europe
Italy
Cookies
Vegetarian
Christmas

Method

To make the cookies: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Spray with baking spray. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
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