Christmas Cookie From Italy

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, using a hand mixer or a stand mixer.

3. Add the egg, orange zest, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix well until combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, you can add a little more all-purpose flour.

6. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

7. Use a fork to gently press down on each cookie ball, creating a crisscross pattern on top.

8. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are lightly golden around the edges.

9. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Once the cookies are completely cooled, dust them with powdered sugar for a festive finish.