Uncle Frank's Italian "S" Cookies

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This cookie has been a tradition for several generations in my Sicilian family. Our Uncle Frank always made them for us. They are thought to be a Christmas cookie, but he would make them all year long. Sometimes instead of sprinkles he would top them with sesame seeds.

Submitted by mrsjohnson
Updated on February 11, 2022
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
36 cookies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup white sugar, or more to taste

  • 1 cup shortening (such as Crisco®)

  • ¼ cup milk

  • 3 large eggs

  • 4 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 tablespoon almond extract

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Mix flour, sugar, shortening, milk, eggs, baking powder, and almond extract in a bowl by hand until smooth.

  3. Form dough into a 1-inch thick log. Cut small portions and roll into 3-inch long pieces, then shape into "S" shapes. Place on the prepared cookie sheet.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cook's Notes:

You can use vanilla extract for almond extract, and 4 small eggs instead of 3 large eggs.

3 large or 4 small eggs

Make an optional frosting by mixing confectioners' sugar and milk, as needed, until smooth. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. Frost top of cookie and, if desired, sprinkle with decoration sprinkles. Let air dry and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

137 Calories
6g Fat
18g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 137
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 61mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 2g 4%
Calcium 37mg 3%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 25mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.