EASTER KNOT COOKIES
Wow, we sure hope the Easter Bunny leaves some of these in our Easter basket! These cookies are not only cute, they're delicious too. The anise in these lends an Italian feel to the cookies. If you don't like anise, it can easily be replaced with almond extract. Buttery and rich, these Italian cookies are not overly sweet. The...
Provided by Lisa Cancilla
Categories Cookies
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, milk, anise, and vanilla.
- 2. Combine the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt. Add slowly to the wet mixture.
- 3. Grease cookie sheets. Roll dough into 1/2" logs and form into knots.
- 4. Place on prepared cookie sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes.
- 5. To make the butter icing, combine confectioners' sugar and butter. Add anise. Slowly add milk to the desired consistency. Add food coloring of your choice.
- 6. Dunk cooled cookies in icing.
- 7. Let dry completely.
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