Italian Easter Cookies Taralli (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - All-Purpose Flour, 5 1/2 cups
02 - Baking Powder, 1 1/2 tablespoons
03 - Eggs, 6
04 - Sugar, 1 1/4 cups
05 - Unsalted Butter, 12 tablespoons, melted
06 - Vanilla, 2 tablespoons
07 - Confectioner’s Sugar, 3 cups (for icing)
08 - Water, 4 tablespoons (for icing)
09 - Lemon Extract, 1/2 teaspoon, or Fiori di Sicilia for an authentic touch
10 - Sprinkles, Nonpareil, for decoration

# Instructions:

01 - Combine flour, baking powder, eggs, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla. Knead to form a smooth dough.
02 - Form the dough into small rings or desired shapes, then bake until golden.
03 - Whisk confectioner's sugar with water and lemon extract until smooth.
04 - Once cookies have cooled, dip them in the icing, then sprinkle with nonpareils.
05 - Share these beautiful cookies with family and friends as you gather to celebrate Easter.