ITALIAN ANISETTE "S" COOKIES
These cookies are my grandchildren's favorites. I like to make these cookies in S's, L's and O's. My mother's maiden name is Solo and she liked to bake them so she could spell out her name. My grandkids prefer the L's. This is not a family recipe, but is a family tradition and I actually have a picture of my mother from the...
Provided by Barbara Nazworth
Categories Cookies
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or non-stick liners
- 2. For Cookies: In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking powder and salt, set aside
- 3. In another large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- 4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well. Mix in the anise. Add in the milk and flour, alternating portions of each until all combined.
- 5. Turn dough onto a floured board and knead until dough is firm and not sticky, adding more flour if necessary.
- 6. Break off a handful of dough at a time and roll into a long pencil, cut into 5 or 6 inch pieces. Shape in an "S" shape on cookie sheet. These cookies will puff up a bit.
- 7. Bake approximately 8-10 minutes. Remove to cool on rack, then frost. This recipe makes about 5 dozen depending on size of cookie.
- 8. FROSTING: In a large bowl mix sugar, milk and extract to make a sugar glaze. Dip cookie into glaze and set on a baking rack or wax/parchment paper to catch drippings. Immediately top with sprinkles before glaze dries.
- 9. Allow icing to harden overnight; then store in air tight containers or freeze.
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