Joy-Filled Italian Holiday Bites Recipe: Sparkling Festive Treats

Ingredients

• 3 cups (375 g) flour, all-purpose
• 1 cup (200 g) sugar
• 1 cup (227 g) butter, softened
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp almond extract
• ½ tsp lemon zest, grated (optional)
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 cups (240 g) sugar, powdered
• 2-3 tbsps milk (or water)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (for icing)
• food coloring (red, green, or any festive colors)
• sprinkles (for decoration)