Italian Leaf Cookies Recipe

Italian Leaf Cookies Recipe
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Cookies are the most common yet popular food item that comes with versatility. It has plenty of usage and you’ve the flexibility to use it on your own accord. If you’re fond of different types of cookies, you must check out the Italian leaf cookies. 

No worries if you don’t find this cookie at your nearby stores. It’s easy to make and also you can make it anytime. Because this cookie recipe requires all the everyday used ingredients like flour, sugar, egg, butter, or salt. 

And we’re sure, you have all these ingredients in your kitchen already. So, let’s make the Italian leaf cookies recipe. 

Italian Leaf Cookies Recipe

Italian Leaf Cookies Ingredients

Using only a few ingredients, you can make this extremely mouthwatering dessert recipe. Most importantly, you don’t have to search from store to store to arrange them. These all are very common pantry ingredients in anyone’s kitchen. So, here’s the list of ingredients you require-

Flour (2 Cups)

Flour is the key ingredient for this cookie recipe. Without flour, you cannot make cookies. So, you should take 2 cups of flour. You can take any type of flour like plain flour, all-purpose flour, or wheat flour. 

Butter (2 Tbsp)

Another essential ingredient to make your Italian leaf cookies is butter. You need a little bit of butter that comes with 2 tbsp only. Butter will give a good smelly texture to your cookies. 

Caster Sugar (½ Cup)

Caster sugar can incorporate and dissolve with other ingredients so quickly. Therefore, caster sugar is a perfect element to make airy or light desserts like cookies. You need ½ cup of caster sugar. However, if you’ve no caster sugar, substitute it with granulated sugar or regular white sugar. 

Vanilla Extract (1 Tsp)

Adding vanilla extract will remove the bad odor of raw ingredients like eggs. And, also it will enhance the flavor of your recipe. So, take 1 tsp of vanilla extract. 

Egg (1 Large)

No cookie recipe can be made without eggs. So,  this green leaf cookies recipe isn’t different as well. You need 1 large egg for this recipe. Tackle an egg and beat it in a bowl. Keep the beaten egg aside. 

Salt (1 Tsp)

Cookies with a mixture of sweet and salty tastes are highly preferred among all ages. Thus, if you want to make a salty flavor, add 1 tsp of salt to your recipe. 

Baking Powder (1 Tsp)

To allow your cookie dough to get a good rise, you must add 1 tsp of baking powder. It will get an airy texture to your cookies.

Chocolate (1 Packet)

Chocolate you need to fill the cookies. We’ll make Italian leaf cookies with chocolate flavor. So, you need a packet of chocolate. Keep the chocolate at room temperature to melt, or melt them in the oven. Put the melted chocolate in a bowl and keep it aside. 

Food Color (Pink & Green)

Take the food coloring according to your preference. It can be red, pink, green, yellow, orange, or any other color you like. We would like to take the green and pink colors. 

How to Make Italian Leaf Cookies?

It’s extremely hassle-free to make the pink and green Italian leaf cookies recipe. Also, it requires very simple and straightforward steps to go through-

Step-1

Preheat your oven to 350° F. Take a medium bowl and mix butter and sugar. Mix them well. Once the butter and sugar are mixed well, add vanilla extract and egg. Keep stirring and mix well. You can use an electric mixture to faster your mixing process. 

Mix Butter, Sugar, Vanilla Extract, & Egg
Mix Butter, Sugar, Vanilla Extract, & Egg

Step-2

Now, add flour, baking powder, and salt. Keep mixing all together. Continue stirring until you get a smooth dough. 

Add Flour & Banking Powder with the Butter Mixture
Add Flour & Banking Powder with the Butter Mixture

Step-3

Now divide the dough into two bowls with equal amount. And add pink in one bowl and green color in another bowl. Mix the color with the dough properly. Fold the batter into two foil pieces of paper and let them chill for 5 minutes while finished adding the food coloring. 

Add Food Coloring
Add Food Coloring
Mix Food Coloring Properly
Mix Food Coloring Properly

Step-4

Now roll the batter on the surface. Roll them one after another.  

Rolling Pink Cookie Dough
Rolling Pink Cookie Dough
Rolling Green Cookie Dough
Rolling Green Cookie Dough

Step-5

Cut the leaf-shaped batter through a shape cutter. You also can use the nozzle to shape the batter into a leaf shape. Put them on a baking sheet.

Shaping Up Pink Cookies
Shaping Up Pink Cookies
Shaping Up Green Cookies
Shaping Up Green Cookies

Step-6

Once you finished shaping the batter up, bake the cookies in your preheated oven for 20 minutes. Your cookies are ready. Now let them cool for 10 minutes.

Baked Leaf Cookies
Baked Leaf Cookies

Step-7

Now you’ll have to fill the chocolate between two cookies. Because we’ll make the Chocolate flavored Italian leaf cookies. 

Filling Tempered Chocolate between Two Cookies
Filling Tempered Chocolate between Two Cookies
Filling Tempered Chocolate between Two Cookies
Filling Tempered Chocolate between Two Cookies

Step-8

Fill the tempered chocolate into two cookies and repeat the same process with the remaining cookies. Let them set. Your chocolate-filled leaf cookies are ready to enjoy. 

Best Side Dishes to Serve With 

  • Tea
  • Coffee
  • Juice
  • Red Wine (Only for Adults)
  • Milk Shake
Italian Leaf Cookies Recipe

Italian Leaf Cookies Recipe with Chocolate Filling

If you didn’t try the Italian leaf cookies recipe yet, try it today. The homemade Italian leaf cookies are extremely delicious and also well-storable for days. 
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 5 People
Calories: 280kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Flour
  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • ½ Cup Caster Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Egg Large
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 -Packet Chocolate
  • Food Color Red & Green

Instructions

  • Mix butter, sugar,  vanilla extract, and egg
  • Now, add flour, baking powder, and salt. Continue stirring until you get a smooth dough 
  • Divide the dough into two bowls with equal amount. And mix pink and green food coloring
  • Fold the batter into two foil pieces of paper and let them chill for 5 minutes 
  • Now roll the batter on the surface
  • Cut the leaf-shaped cookies through a shape cutter and put them on a baking sheet
  • Bake the cookies in your preheated oven for 20 minutes
  • Let them cool for 10 minutes
  • This time, fill the chocolate between two cookies
  • Your chocolate-filled leaf cookies are ready to enjoy

Tips

  • You can skip filling chocolates. However, it will decrease the taste
  • Adding powdered milk to the batter will make the cookies tastier
  • Store the cookies in an air-tight container and they will be edible for many days
  • Adding ½ tsp of cinnamon, cloves, and ginger powder to the batter will bring an aroma

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Italian Leaf Cookies Recipe with Chocolate Filling
Amount per Serving
Calories
280
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Conclusion

If you like to have cookies, you’ll love having the Italian leaf cookies recipe with chocolate filling inside. Serve or enjoy them during your snack time or tea time. These cookies are super delicious and can delight your mood quickly. 

Making the green leaf cookies recipe will allow you to serve on special days. Especially this dish works the best in the dinner party dessert. Serving this unique cookie dish at dinner time will satisfy everyone.

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