"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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shayy
shayy@hotmail.comI've never made anise cookies before, but these were really easy to make. They turned out great, and my family loved them.
Milton Kaiser
k_milton46@yahoo.comThese cookies are amazing! They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I'll definitely be making them again.
Jay Stephens
stephens62@gmail.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my cookies didn't turn out at all. They were flat and dense.
KRISHNA SARKER
s.k87@hotmail.comThese cookies are a lot of work, but they're worth it. They're so flavorful and unique.
Ain Malla
malla.a@yahoo.comThese 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
w.diz10@hotmail.comI'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
bkbalbd@yahoo.comThese cookies are delicious! I love that they're not too sweet. They're the perfect after-dinner treat.
GARY FOERSTER
g_foerster@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
MD Imran Sheikh Sahab
imd@yahoo.comThese 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
eti@gmail.comI've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of chewy and crunchy.
Old Memories
o_m88@gmail.comThese 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
ad.am94@yahoo.comI 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!
Emaan Shahzad
s_emaan@hotmail.comThese cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.
Mukarram Farooq
mukarram72@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of anise, but these cookies changed my mind. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
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w_s17@gmail.comThese cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so flavorful and festive.