Italian Lemon Knot Cookies-Taralli al Limone

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.

Step 2

In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the shortening and the sugar. Add the eggs one at a time; mix well.

Step 3

Beat in the milk and the juice of the lemon; mix well.

Step 4

Add the flour one cup at a time, stopping the mixer to scrape down the sides of the bowl and incorporate the flour.

Step 5

Refrigerate the dough for one hour.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 350 F.

Step 7

Line 3 baking trays with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 8

Scoop out dough a small portion at a time and roll dough to the length of your dough scraper (about 4-inch long).

Step 9

Shape into little rings (wrap one side over the other and tuck the ends under the bottom of the cookie).

Step 10

Place cookies spread apart on the sheets and bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until very lightly browned on the bottom. (every oven is different. Mine were done at about 13 minutes).

Step 11

Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool.

Step 12

Glaze cookies with lemon glaze and sprinkles.