ANISE ITALIAN COOKIES

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This cookie recipe was given to me by my Italian sister-in-law maybe 20 years ago. Her mom made 100 cookies as she had 14 children , of course we have downsized it to 20 cookies now. They are hundred times better than the ones you buy in the supermarkets ! The best when dipped in your morning coffee ! I know you will love...

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c flour
3 medium eggs
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c crisco
1/2 c butter
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 bottle anise extract (2 fluid oz)
1 tsp vanilla (if desired)

Steps:

  • 1. Cream sugar, eggs, butter and Crisco together. Then add anise extract, gradually add the flour and Baking powder (I end up using more than 2 cups, til I get a cookie dough consistency and no longer sticky)then roll into balls (around 1 inch in size) Press down a little on top.
  • 2. Place balls on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
  • 3. I also glaze with confectioner sugar & milk,when completely cooled, then sprinkle with nonpareils.

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