Pencil-shaped cookies

Name: Pencil-shaped cookies
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 0
Ingredients: Type 00 flour 4 cups; Butter 1 &frac18; cup; Powdered sugar 1.67 cups; Eggs medium 2; Lemon peel untreated 1; Powdered sugar 0.8 cup; Water 2 spoonfuls

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122

Calories per serving

Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 122
Carbohydrates g 16.8
of which sugars g 7.8
Protein g 1.7
Fats g 5.3
of which saturated fat g 3.01
Fiber g 0.3
Cholesterol mg 25
Sodium mg 4

Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 40 min
Makes: pieces
Cost: Low
Note + the resting time for the pastry and the drying time for the icing

PRESENTATION

Pencil-shaped cookies are such a fun way to shake up snack time, especially with the school year just around the corner. In Italy, these back-to-school cookies are kind of a tradition—families whip them up to celebrate the start of the academic year. Really, it's more than just baking. It is a fun learning experience. Made with the classic pasta frolla, the dough gives you a tender and moist treat. Super tasty. And kids totally get into it, rolling out dough and mixing colors. And the glazes? That's where things get really exciting—red, yellow, and blue icing turn them into bright, crispy little snacks. I mean, they look just like colored pencils. You'll see kids' faces light up as they decorate their own wafer pencil cookies with stripes and tips.

All over Italy, families love baking together, especially for new seasons or big moments. These decorated pencil cookies fit right in with that seasonal baking vibe. It's like making Christmas cookies, but with a school twist—everyone gathers in the kitchen. And, look, even if you are not in Italy, making these golden, sweet cookies is such a fantastic way to kick off the school year with creativity and bonding. For sure. The little helpers? They get super excited to dip and color each one, making every batch unique. Plus, they're a tangy snack that can spark kids' curiosity about art, color and food. It's not just about eating—these fun back-to-school snacks are really about making memories. Laughing at the silly shapes, letting kids show off their designs. Whether you call them edible pencil cookies or just a fun way to spend an afternoon, this easy pencil cookies recipe turns an ordinary day into something special, even magical. By involving kids in the kitchen, you're teaching them not just about baking, but also sparking creativity and a love for learning. Which is great.

INGREDIENTS

122

Calories per serving

Type 00 flour 4 cups (500 g)

Butter 1 ⅛ cup (250 g)

Powdered sugar 1.67 cups (200 g)

Eggs 2 - medium

Lemon peel 1 - untreated

For the icing: Powdered sugar 0.8 cup (100 g); Water 2 spoonfuls

Preparation

How to prepare Pencil-shaped cookies

To prepare the pencil-shaped cookies, let's start with the shortcrust pastry. In the blender, add the flour and cold butter in pieces 1, turn on the blades and get a sandy mixture 2. Then add the powdered sugar 3,

the egg 4, and grated lemon zest 5. One last mix with the blades 6.

Transfer to the work surface and briefly knead with your hands 7. Shape into a smooth ball, wrap it with plastic wrap 8, and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least half an hour 9.

After the time has passed, retrieve the pastry and roll it out with a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface 10. Achieve a thickness of about 0.2 inches and cut with a pencil-shaped or rectangular cutter measuring 2.75x1.5 inches: in this case, just remove 2 small triangles to get the tip. An alternative to cutters? You can trace the outline yourself with a small knife 11. As you go, place the cookies to be baked on a baking tray lined with parchment paper 12.

When they are all ready 13 you can proceed to bake them: in a static oven, pre-heated to 350°F for about 10 minutes 14. Put them on a tray and let them cool as soon as they are baked 15.

In the meantime, you can take care of the water icing. In a bowl, pour the powdered sugar and water 16. Mix with a small whisk to obtain a viscous and not too soft consistency 17. Divide the icing into as many small bowls as the number of colors you want to obtain and add the coloring 18.

Now proceed to decoration. Place the icing in small parchment paper cones 19 and decorate the central part 20 and then the tips. Your pencil-shaped cookies are ready, let them dry and they are ready for the snack 21.

Storage

Pencil-shaped cookies can be stored in a cool place, under a glass dome, for 3-4 days. You can prepare the cookies in advance and glaze them later. The icing can be stored in the refrigerator or at room temperature for 4-5 days; keep it covered with a damp cloth or with plastic wrap.

Tip

Are you unsure about which type of coloring to use? We suggest gel colors for your pencil-shaped cookies, they have better performance in both color and consistency. Powdered colors might dry out the mixture too much, whereas liquid ones would soften the icing. To flavor the icing, use vanilla sugar or choose lemon or orange juice instead of water!

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Pencil-shaped cookies

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