Ingredients
Method
- To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixer, beat the eggs and milk until they become fluffy and increase in volume. Gradually add the granulated sugar, melted butter, and vanilla to the mixture, and continue to mix until it becomes smooth and well combined. Next, add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the mixture, and mix on low speed until all the ingredients come together to form a firm dough.
- Once the cookie dough is prepared, cover it and place it in the refrigerator to chill overnight. Allow the dough to rest in the refrigerator until it becomes firm enough to handle. This chilling process helps the flavors to meld and also makes it easier to shape the dough into cookies later on.
- Refrigerate the cookie dough overnight. Begin by lining baking sheets with parchment paper. Take the chilled dough and divide it into 30 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 7-inch rope shape. Then, take each rope and form it into a circle by pressing the ends together, creating a ring shape.
- Arrange the dough rings on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are placed 2½ inches apart from each other. Keep in mind that these cookies will expand while baking, so providing enough space between them is important. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for approximately 10 to 15 minutes, or until they have turned a light golden-brown color. Cool completely on wire racks before icing.
- To prepare the icing, take a small saucepan and stir together the confectioner's sugar, water, and extract over low heat. Heat the mixture just until it is combined and barely warm. Please note that this icing hardens very quickly and must be used immediately, so it's essential to have the cookies and sprinkles ready before making the icing. You can either dip the tops of the cookies into the icing or use a pastry brush to coat the cookies with the icing. Once the icing is applied, immediately add the sprinkles to decorate the cookies.