Uncle Frank's Italian S Cookies

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Uncle Frank's Italian S Cookies). This cookie has been a tradition for several generations in my Sicilian family. Our Uncle Frank always made them for us. They are thought to be a Christmas cookie, but he would make them all year long. Sometimes instead of sprinkles he would top them with sesame seeds.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 36

Yield: 36 cookies

Uncle Frank's Italian S Cookies

Ingredients

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup white sugar

or more to taste

1 cup shortening (such as Crisco®)

¼ cup milk

3 large eggs

4 teaspoons baking powder

1 tablespoon almond extract

Italian Chickpea Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Uncle Frank's Italian S Cookies

Servings Per Recipe:36

Calories: 136.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.2g 4%

Carbohydrates: 17.7g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 5.7g

Fat: 6.3g 10%

Saturated Fat: 1.6g 8%

Cholesterol: 15.6mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 23.5IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.4mg 11%

Folate: 30.6mcg 8%

Calcium: 36.6mg 4%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 4.3mg 2%

Potassium: 25.1mg 1%

Sodium: 61mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 56.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.