Italian Easter Cookies

Easter is a special time of year when families get together across the globe to celebrate. While it’s a holy holiday, it’s also a celebration of all things spring for the year ahead. In Italy, as will surprise no one, there are a number of delicious foods made just for the occasion, including these delicate lemon knot cookies.

Some say the knot shape was first used for weddings to symbolize the union of two families. But, this shape of cookie has since become popular to serve at all kinds of celebrations, Easter being the most popular.

• Makes about 30 cookies
• 2h 30m prep time
• 15m cook time
• Allergens: Milk, Wheat, Eggs, Citrus, Gluten
• Diet: Vegetarian

FOR THE COOKIES:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• zest of 1 lemon

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