My Italian grandmother loved making these during Christmas time, but I am not gonna lie – I ate them all year round!

1. Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder in bowl. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugars until creamy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla extract one by one.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients. Avoid overmixing. Chill dough in the fridge for 1 hour.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and press them with a sugared glass bottom.
7. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool.
8. Prepare glaze by sifting powdered sugar and whisking in milk and vanilla until smooth.
9. Dip cookies in glaze, add nonpareil sprinkles, and let the glaze dry before freezing.
Enjoy the delightful flavors and traditional charm of these Italian Christmas cookies, a true Italian treat that will surely bring joy to your holiday celebrations. Buon Natale!