These type of cookies are my Daddy's fav, soft, not overly sweet, a hint of lemon and just mmm mmm good. He loves them with coffee and/or tea as does everyone else in the family, along with the boys, minus the coffee and tea, they prefer scotch, and it seems I have not met anyone that doesn't love this soft Italian cookie. They make an appearance during Christmas as a ball, but they are disguised as Easter eggs today. If you need a "go to" cookie, here you go. Makes 72 cookies Cookie Dough: 6 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3 tablespoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 6 large eggs 4 tablespoons lemon extract 1 cup Vegetable oil 1/2 cup whole milk Lemon Icing: 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 2 tablespoons lemon extract A few Tablespoons of whole milk (until the right gooey consistency is achieved) Colored candy sprinkles (optional) 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees, and position a rack in the center of the oven. Line four large cookie sheets with...
My name is Uli and I grew up in the kitchen. My Grandmother is the Queen of the kitchen and I can't remember one day passing when my parents didn't stand together and cook a big dinner for us. At the end of the day we would congregate around the table to talk and eat. I am always asked for my recipes so this is a good way to finally store and share them because honestly it is too much work writing the same recipes over for y'all. Salute