FROSTED ANISE SUGAR COOKIES

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These soft, cake-like cookies have a pleasant anise flavor that's distinct but not overpowering. I add red and green sprinkles for Christmas, but you could decorate them to suit any occasion.-Janice Eanni, Willowick, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon anise extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
GLAZE:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/3 cup 2% milk
Colored sprinkles, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For glaze, in a large bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Dip tops of cookies into glaze. If desired, decorate with sprinkles. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Maria Linton
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These cookies are delicious! The anise flavor is perfect and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Rafay Rana
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I was a bit hesitant to try these cookies because I'm not a big fan of anise, but I'm so glad I did! The anise flavor is subtle and it really complements the sweetness of the cookies.


Mohona Akter Tumpa
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my kids. They love the anise flavor and the frosting is their favorite part.


Alex Magiu
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I've never had anise cookies before, but these were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Maddox Dey
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I love the anise flavor and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Oyee Umar
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I'm not a big fan of anise, but these cookies were still really good. The frosting is amazing!


Fariya habib
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These cookies are so cute and festive! I can't wait to make them for my holiday party.


Anwar Sunusi Haruna
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I was looking for a new sugar cookie recipe and this one definitely fits the bill. The anise flavor is subtle but it really adds something special to the cookies.


Sumon Dawan
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These cookies are delicious! I love the anise flavor and the frosting is perfect.


allen edmiston
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit with my family and friends. They're the perfect holiday cookie!


Tabi Naismith
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The anise flavor is a bit too strong for me, but overall these cookies are still pretty good.


jordy zeah
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These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.


Ishrat Dawlatzai
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I love the combination of anise and sugar in these cookies. They're perfect for a winter day.


IqbL Baloch
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and the anise flavor is a nice twist on the classic sugar cookie recipe.