Italian bascotti

Giulia Ardizzone's post A beloved Italian classic that brings joy with every bite

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Bring butter to room temperature to soften and zest the citrus.

Step 2

* Whip the softened butter with the citrus zest until light and fluffy.

Step 3

* Add powdered sugar and the pinch of salt, whipping until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

* Add eggs one at a time and the yolk, mixing well after each addition.

Step 5

* Mix in the flour until a soft, pipeable dough forms.

Step 6

* Transfer the dough into a piping bag with a star tip.

Step 7

* Pipe the dough into playful shapes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Add any nuts like almonds or walnuts to some if you like. Ideally, refrigerate the cookies shapes for 20-30 minutes.