ITALIAN COOKIES RECIPE - (4.4/5)
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Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in a bowl. Set aside. In the microwave melt butter and shortening (make sure the shortening is fresh or it will taste bad) together in a bowl. Beat the melted butter and shortening together until it is completely incorporated, about 2 minutes. Add granulated sugar and mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, about 1 minute each. Mix in anise extract. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture slowly, until fully incorporated. Don't overmix. If the cookie dough is too sticky to roll in the palm of your hand, add a bit of flour. However, the dough should remain very soft, so don't add too much. Roll the cookie dough in small balls (they puff up quite nicely) and place them on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes (mine took 8 minutes). The bottoms of the cookies should be lightly browned but the tops of should remain light in color. Remove cookies from the cookie sheet immediately and move to a wire rack. Cool completely before glazing. For the glaze, slowly mix milk with powdered sugar and anise extract. The glaze needs to be thick to adhere to the cookie. Dip the top of each cookie into the glaze. I dipped about 10 cookies at a time. Sprinkle each cookie with nonpareils and leave them to completely dry. This recipe made approximately 100 cookies when dough was rolled into 3/4″ balls.
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Anshaf Tony
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the delicate anise flavor.
Mdriyad Vai
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of chewy and crispy, and they have a delicious almond flavor.
Zymirah Lawrence
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend them.
Muhmmad mustafa
[email protected]I made these cookies with my kids, and they had a blast. It's a great way to get them involved in the kitchen.
Crystal Blair
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert. They're also great for packing in lunches.
Romy Sparkle
[email protected]I love the anise flavor in these cookies. It's subtle, but it really adds a nice depth of flavor.
Fiaka Favour
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family. They're festive and delicious, and they're sure to be appreciated.
Mr Ismail
[email protected]I've never made Italian cookies before, but these were so easy to make and turned out so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
Mujahid Hassan
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also a fun and easy project to do with kids.
Jayson Winkels
[email protected]I love that these cookies can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy holiday seasons.
Sheikh abdulbasit Olamimo
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect after-dinner treat. They're light and airy, and they have just the right amount of sweetness.
Faizan Op
[email protected]I made these cookies for a cookie exchange, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them, and I even got a few requests for the recipe.
Md Saikat Islam Rashed
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of chewy and crispy. They're also not too sweet, which I really appreciate.
Shahzaib Siddique
[email protected]I love the simplicity of these cookies. They're made with just a few ingredients, but they have so much flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.
Jana Gaafer
[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.
Hasnain Gull
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but these cookies were surprisingly easy to make. They turned out great, and my family loved them.
Sanele Mahlobo
[email protected]These cookies were so easy to make, and they turned out so delicious! I love the chewy texture and the subtle anise flavor.
bappy hosen
[email protected]I was looking for a simple Italian cookie recipe, and this one fit the bill perfectly. The cookies were easy to make and tasted great. I'll definitely be making them again.
Jen Jim
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out perfect. They're chewy and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness.
Dipesh Karki
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.