ITALIAN ANISETTE COOKIES

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Old Italian recipe.

Provided by Heather

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
½ cup milk
2 eggs
1 tablespoon baking powder
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon anise extract
1 teaspoon anise extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and white sugar. Make a well in the center and add oil, milk, 1 tablespoon anise extract, and eggs. Mix together until dough is sticky.
  • Oil fingers and pinch off dough in 1 inch pieces. Roll into a ball and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet, 1 inch apart, flatten top slightly. Bake for 8 minutes. Dip cookies in Icing while warm.
  • To Make Icing: Blend in 1 teaspoon anise extract and enough hot water to 1 cup confectioner's sugar to form a smooth icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 21.2 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 92.5 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

Deivi Guerrero
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They are so light and fluffy, and the anise flavor is just perfect.


Myrakel Mason
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The anise flavor is not overpowering, and the cookies are not too sweet. They are the perfect treat for any occasion.


MS HALIMA
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I love these cookies! They are so easy to make and they always turn out great. I have also tried them with other flavors, such as almond and orange, and they are all delicious.


Benjamin Gorman
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These cookies are amazing! They are so light and fluffy, and the anise flavor is just perfect. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Jamie Neibaur
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They are so soft and fluffy. The anise flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


UMOR Miya
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These cookies are delicious! I love the anise flavor. They are also very easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


A. K Naat
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I have made these cookies several times and they are always a hit. They are the perfect cookie for any occasion. I highly recommend them.


Josh Marx
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They are also a great way to get your kids involved in baking. My kids love helping me make these cookies.


ahmi mehar
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I love these cookies! They are so easy to make and they always turn out great. I have also tried them with other flavors, such as almond and orange, and they are all delicious.


Ethan Hamilton
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The anise flavor is not overpowering, and the cookies are not too sweet. They are the perfect treat for any occasion.


Brenda Kerr
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They are so light and fluffy, and the anise flavor is just perfect.


Muhammad Johannes
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These cookies were absolutely delicious! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.