Iced Anise Cookies
2016-07-13- Cuisine: Italian
- Course: Dessert
- Skill Level: Easy
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- Servings: 10
- Prep Time: 30m
- Cook Time: 10m
- Ready In: 60m
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Ingredients
- 2-2/3 cups flour, divided
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons anise extract
Ingredients (icing)
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
colored sugar
Method
Step 1
Combine 2 cups flour, sugar, and baking powder. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, butter, milk and anise extract. Stir into dry ingredients until blended. Stir in remaining flour until dough forms a ball.
Step 2
Turn onto floured surface. Knead until smooth.
Step 3
Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into thing 6-in ropes. Twist each rope into a Q shape. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Baked at 350° for 8-10 minutes.
Step 4
For icing, beat butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar, milk and lemon extract. Beat until smooth. Spread tops of cookies and decorate with sugars.