Uncle Frank's Italian "S" Cookies
Description
Passed down through multiple generations, these "S"-shaped Italian cookies can be frosted and topped with sprinkles or sesame seeds.
Ingredients
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4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup white sugar, or more to taste
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1 cup shortening (such as Crisco®)
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1/4 cup milk
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3 large eggs
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4 teaspoons baking powder
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1 tablespoon almond extract
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2
Mix flour, sugar, shortening, milk, eggs, baking powder, and almond extract in a bowl by hand until smooth.
3
Form dough into a 1-inch thick log. Cut small portions and roll into 3-inch long pieces, then shape into "S" shapes. Place on the prepared cookie sheet.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.