Italian Sprinkle Cookies

Subject: Italian Sprinkle Cookies Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:58 pm

6 eggs

5 cups all purpose flour

2 cups confectioners’ sugar

2 tbsp plus 1-1/2 tsps baking powder

1 cup vegetable oil

1 tbsp almond extract

1-1/2 tsp lemon extract

Glaze

1/2 cup warm milk

1 tsp almond extract

1 tsp vanilla extract

3-3/4 cups confectioner’s sugar

Colored Sprinkles (jimmies)

In a mixing bowl, beat eggs until light and foamy, about 5 minutes

Set aside

In another mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar and baking powder, gradually add oil and extracts

Gradually add eggs (dough will be stiff)

Roll dough into 1 inch balls

Place on ungreased baking sheets

Bake at 350 for 12 minutes or until edges begin to brown

For glaze, combine milk and extracts in a large bowl

Add sugar, whisk until glaze is smooth

As soon as cookies are removed from the oven, quickly immerse two or three at a time into the glaze.

Remove with a slotted spoon or fingers

Place cookies on wire racks to drain

Quickly top with sprinkles

Let dry 24 hours before storing in airtight containers

Yield about 7 dozen