Ciambelline / Nonna's Italian Cookies

Step 1

In a large bowl or stand mixer whisk together the dry ingredients, flour, salt and baking powder.

Step 2

Make a well in the middle and add the egg, sugar, zest, milk, vanilla and butter.

Step 3

Mix together with a fork, spatula or the flat beaters, form a dough, do not over work the cookie dough. Move to a flat surface and gently knead to form a compact dough. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 4

Pre-heat oven to 350F/180C. Line 1-2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 5

Remove the dough from the fridge into long ropes, 8 x 1 inch / 21 x 2 cm long, if you wish you can make them half that size for small cookies.

Step 6

Close the ends with wet fingers and place on the parchment paper lined baking sheets.Bake until golden, approximately 15-20 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!