Transport yourself to Italy without leaving your kitchen with this special recipe that combines flour and cream cheese! Get ready for a delightful and authentic experience that will enchant your taste buds. Try this irresistible combination and turn your day into a true Italian culinary celebration!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (250g / 8.8 oz) cream cheese
- 2/3 cup (120g / 4.2 oz) sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup (100g / 3.5 oz) butter
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- Vanilla extract, to taste
- 2 and 1/4 cups (300g / 10.6 oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sugar, egg yolks, butter, salt, and vanilla extract using a spoon or electric mixer until you achieve a smooth mixture.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour and baking powder to the mixture, stirring well until a consistent dough forms. The dough should be firm enough to shape.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a baking sheet by greasing it with butter or lining it with parchment paper.
- Take portions of the dough and shape them into balls using your hands. Alternatively, you can roll out the dough and cut it into circles using a cookie cutter or a glass. Stack 5 circles of dough and press a large toothpick through the center.
- Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them to allow for expansion during baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown on the bottom.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely before serving. If desired, dust with powdered sugar.
