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italian butter cookies with chocolate and sprinkles on a cooling rack for baking

Learn the secrets to making these Italian Butter Cookies with raspberry jam and a chocolate dip at home—they’re easy to make and delicious!

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there are many different types of doughnuts on the baking sheet with icing and sprinkles

If you’ve ever been to an Italian bakery, you’ve probably seen Italian butter cookies. They come in various shapes—swirls or cat’s tongues—and everyone has their favorite. All of the variations start with the same base dough: intensely buttery, warm from a generous splash of vanilla, and tender from a combination of powdered and granulated sugars. Then you can choose your own adventure with the toppings and flavors. Here's how to make homemade Italian butter cookies.

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italian butter cookies with chocolate frosting and sprinkles on white plate, side by side

Italian Butter Cookies are just like what you would find in Italian bakeries! Dipped in chocolate and sprinkles, they’re a spectacular treat. | The Bitter Side of Sweet

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a pile of white frosted donuts with sprinkles

Meet Italian Wedding Cookies, aka Italian Butter Cookies or Biscotti di Nozze, your new melt-in-your-mouth favorite cookie. These buttery, crumbly cookies are a staple at Italian weddings and celebrations, but you don't have to wait for a special occasion to enjoy them. Why You'll Love Them Timeless Taste: Their delicate, sweet flavor pairs perfectly with tea or coffee, making for an ideal snack anytime. Easy to Make: With just a handful of ingredients and some simple steps, thes…

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sprinkle covered donuts on a cooling rack with white frosting and multicolored sprinkles

These Italian Sprinkle Butter Cookies are perfect for making all year round. Check out the recipe I used below and try for yourself!

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a pan filled with cookies and pastries next to a red ribbon on a wooden table

Italian butter cookies are melt-in-your-mouth Christmas cookies made with 5 ingredients. Easy to make and delicious both plain or decorated!

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Italian Ricotta Cookies with colorful sprinkles are piled up on top of one another.

Frosted Italian Ricotta Cookies are incredibly moist, sweet cookies with a cake-like texture. If you like traditional Italian cookies like Anginetti or Italian Butter Cookies, you will love this simple tender cookie recipe.

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some food is sitting on a silver plate and ready to be eaten with lemon zest

Explore a delightful collection of 13 Italian Christmas cookies that are perfect for your holiday baking. From cherished traditional recipes to inventive modern variations, these easy-to-make treats are sure to impress and bring a smile to your nonna's face. Try your hand at Mostaccioli, Pizzelle, Italian Lemon Cookies, Amaretti, Lady's Kisses, Abbracchi, Brutti ma buoni, Ciambelline al vino, Biscotti, and Pistachio cookies. And don't forget the classic S Cookies for Santa's visit.

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small cookies with jelly and sprinkles on a plate, ready to be eaten

The most delicious, soft and buttery Italian Butter Cookies made with an Italian cookie dough called Pasta Frolla Montata. These cookies are super easy to make and can be made into many different shapes and sizes and decorated with candied fruit, melted chocolate and chopped nuts.

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