Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
Microwave butter and shortening together in thirty second intervals until melted.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the melted butter and shortening until fully combined, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add granulated sugar and Princess Cake & Cookie Emulsion and beat until smooth.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating for about one minute after each addition.
Add approximately half a cup of the flour mixture at a time, mixing well until fully incorporated. You may need to add up to ¼ cup of flour more as the dough should be soft but not sticky.
Roll the cookie dough into ¾-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets.
Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes. The bottoms of the cookies should be lightly browned but the tops should remain light in color.
Immediately remove cookies from the cookie sheet and move to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
GLAZE
Slowly mix milk with powdered sugar and Princess Cake & Cookie Emulsion until smooth. The glaze should be thick enough to adhere to the cookie.
Dip the top of each cookie into the glaze, sprinkle with desired decorations and allow to fully set before storing.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Recipe by Bake Love Give at https://bakelovegive.com/valentine-italian-cookies/