Uncle Frank’s Italian “S” Cookies


Uncle Frank's Italian "S" Cookies


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Prep Time:
25 mins

Cook Time:
10 mins

Total Time:
35 mins

Servings:
36

Yield:
36 cookies


Ingredients

  • 4 ½cupsall-purpose flour
  • 1cupwhite sugar, or more to taste
  • 1cupshortening (such as Crisco®)
  • ¼cupmilk
  • 3largeeggs
  • 4teaspoonsbaking powder
  • 1tablespoonalmond extract

  • Directions

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

    Mix flour, sugar, shortening, milk, eggs, baking powder, and almond extract in a bowl by hand until smooth.

    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.

    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.



    Cook's Notes:

    You can use vanilla extract for almond extract, and 4 small eggs instead of 3 large eggs.

    3 large or 4 small eggs

    Make an optional frosting by mixing confectioners' sugar and milk, as needed, until smooth. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. Frost top of cookie and, if desired, sprinkle with decoration sprinkles. Let air dry and enjoy.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    137 Calories
    6g Fat
    18g Carbs
    2g Protein

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