ANGINETTI LEMON COOKIES RECIPES

Steps:

• With a mixer, combine the granulated sugar, butter, olive oil and lemon zest . Add the eggs, one at a time, and continue to beat for 1 minute.
• Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt, and mix into the lemon mixture until a soft dough forms. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
• Divide the dough into thirds. Cut each third in half, then repeat. (You should have 12 small pieces of dough.) 
• On a surface lightly dusted with flour, roll each piece out into a 1/2-inch-thick log, then cut each into 3 pieces. Coil each piece into a small bun shape, bringing the end up over the top and pinching to seal. (Don't worry if they look funny; the glaze will cover any screw-ups.) Repeat with all the pieces, then arrange on the prepared cookie sheets at least 3 inches apart.
• Bake in batches, rotating the pans halfway through, 18 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
• Place the confectioners' sugar in a small bowl and break up any large clumps with a whisk. Add the juice of 1/2 a lemon and whisk until a smooth glaze forms (if the glaze is too thick, add a bit more lemon juice; if it is too thin, add a bit more sugar).
• Dip the tops of each cookie into the glaze and allow the excess to drip back into the bowl. Place on a wire rack to dry, then store in an airtight container. Cookies will keep for 5 days at room temperature, or 3 weeks frozen.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, sift flour and baking powder together.
• In mixing bowl, beat eggs with sugar until light and lemon colored.
• Add the softened butter and lemon zest.
• Slowly beat in the flour and baking powder.
• Gradually add milk and vanilla.
• Dough should be soft.
• Divide dough into 6 sections.
• Roll out each section into a rope 1/2-inch wide.
• Cut into 3-inch pieces and twist each piece to form a loop.
• Place on a greased baking sheet or a parchment lined baking sheet.
• Bake in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes or until light brown.
• Remove from oven and cool.
• Combine the powdered sugar and enough orange juice to form a thin icing.
• Brush on top of cookies and sprinkle with colored candies.
• Makes about 4 dozen cookies, depending on size and shape of cookie.