ICED ANISE COOKIES

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"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

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Ingredients

2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
3 eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons anise extract
ICING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
Coarse and colored sugars, optional

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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shayy

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I've never made anise cookies before, but these were really easy to make. They turned out great, and my family loved them.

Milton Kaiser

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These cookies are amazing! They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I'll definitely be making them again.

Jay Stephens

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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cookies didn't turn out at all. They were flat and dense.

KRISHNA SARKER

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These cookies are a lot of work, but they're worth it. They're so flavorful and unique.

Ain Malla

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These cookies are so cute! I love the little anise seeds on top. They're the perfect addition to my Christmas cookie platter.

Diz wavoko_tz

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I'm not a big fan of anise, but I still liked these cookies. They're not overpowering, and the icing is really good.

Balbd Bk

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These cookies are delicious! I love that they're not too sweet. They're the perfect after-dinner treat.

GARY FOERSTER

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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.

MD Imran Sheikh Sahab

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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.

Eti Akter

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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of chewy and crunchy.

Old Memories

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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also a fun and easy recipe to make with kids.

Ad Am

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I was looking for a fun and festive cookie recipe for my holiday baking, and these iced anise cookies fit the bill perfectly. They're beautiful and delicious!