ICED ANISE COOKIES
"It was a tradition to have these cookies on Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. My grandmother always kept some on hand for her grandchildren."-Elsie Laurenzo Palmer, Saratoga Springs, NY
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar and baking powder. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, butter, milk and extract. Stir into dry ingredients until blended. Stir in remaining flour until dough forms a ball. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth., Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into thin 6-in. ropes; twist each rope into a "Q" shape. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For icing, in a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, milk and extract; beat until smooth. Spread over tops of cookies; decorate with sugars if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Alberto Herrera
[email protected]I'm not sure about this recipe. The ingredient list seems a bit odd.
Medina Dan
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It sounds delicious.
Shayanaljkhan786 Nig
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making these cookies again.
Hadeed Haider
[email protected]I would have liked the recipe to include more detailed instructions.
Ayham Anwer
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out as expected. They were too dry.
DeyaRing ImTiaj
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
eyad nizar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of anise, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The flavor is very subtle.
beth Pope
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my kids.
Karen Schreiber
[email protected]Perfect balance of flavors. The anise is not overwhelming, and the icing is the perfect touch of sweetness.
Mateo Campos
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
A2Z GAMING YT
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, and the cookies come out perfectly every time.
Ashton Gullo
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive and delicious, and they always get rave reviews from my friends and family.
Divine Umoren
[email protected]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 flavor is subtle and not overpowering at all.
Bipasona Bajracharya
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
shehzad Abrar
[email protected]These cookies were a huge hit at my family gathering! Everyone loved the unique anise flavor, and they were the perfect balance of sweet and savory.