Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla extract.

Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Combine Wet and Dry
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until a soft, thick dough forms and is well combined.

Shape the Cookies
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.
Place on the prepared baking sheets and gently flatten the tops slightly with your hand.

Bake
Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden on the bottom and just set.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool on wire racks.

Make the Icing
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk (starting with 3 tablespoons), and vanilla extract until smooth.
Adjust consistency with a bit more milk or powdered sugar as needed.

Dip and Decorate
Once the cookies are completely cool, dip the tops into the icing.
Place the cookies back on the wire racks.
Immediately decorate with sprinkles and allow the icing to set.

Serve and Enjoy
Once the icing is firm, serve your Buttery Italian Easter Cookies and enjoy their soft, tender texture and sweet vanilla glaze. 🌸🍪🌈