Italian Leaf Cookies Recipe
Try this Italian Leaf Cookies Recipe. These cookies look like beautiful green leaves.
Ingredients
- 1 cup softened butter.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
- 2 large egg whites.
- 1 teaspoon almond extract.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour.
- Green food coloring gel.
- 1/2 cup melted dark chocolate.
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Instructions
Cream the Butter
- Mix butter and sugar until very fluffy. Use your mixer.
Add Egg Whites
- Put egg whites and almond extract in. Mix well.
Mix in Flour
- Slowly add the flour. Do not overmix the dough.
Color the Dough
- Add two drops of green food coloring. Stir gently.
Pipe the Leaves
- Use the piping bag on a tray. Make leaf shapes.
Bake the Cookies
- Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Let them cool.
Add Chocolate
- Dip the ends in melted chocolate. Let it set.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for smooth dough.
- Gel food coloring works best for bright colors.
- Do not overbake the cookies.
- They should stay soft.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the dip.
- Let cookies cool completely before dipping.
- This prevents the chocolate from running.