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Italian Knot Cookies (Anginetti)
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400F.
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Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, beat together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
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Beat in eggs and extracts for 30 seconds, then add half of the flour mixture. Beat until fully incorporated, then add remaining half of the flour mixture.
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Use a cookie scoop to portion out the cookies on the prepared mats. For a more smooth appearance, you can roll the cookies into balls but that is optional.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes, until just lightly golden and cookies start to crack on top.
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Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting.
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For the icing, whisk together powdered icing sugar, milk, melted butter and your choice of flavor extract and adjust the consistency with additional powdered sugar or milk.
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Portion one tablespoon of the icing onto each cookie and add sprinkles.
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Allow icing to dry for 30 minutes before serving or storing.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chill Dough Magic 🧊Refrigerate the dough for 30-60 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and create a more stable knot shape.
- Extract Elegance 🍶Use high-quality pure vanilla or almond extract for a more authentic and pronounced flavor profile in your Anginetti cookies.
- Knot Technique Perfection 👐When forming the cookie knots, roll the dough into a rope about 6 inches long and tie it loosely to prevent over-tightening, which can cause cracking.
- Glaze Consistency Control 🥄For the perfect icing, start with a thick consistency and add milk or cream gradually to achieve a smooth, glossy finish that coats the cookies evenly.
- Sprinkle Timing Trick 🎨Add Christmas sprinkles immediately after glazing while the icing is still wet to ensure they stick perfectly and create a beautiful, festive appearance.
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