ITALIAN ANISETTES

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One of my mother-in-laws famous Christmas cookies. If your family does not like anise you can use lemon or almond extract.

Provided by Kathie Carr @kathiecc

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

COOKIES:
4 cup(s) flour
1 cup(s) sugar
1/2 cup(s) milk
2 - eggs
2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
3/4 cup(s) vegetable oil
1 tablespoon(s) anise extract
ICING:
1 cup(s) powdered sugar
1 tablespoon(s) hot water
1 teaspoon(s) anise extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and white sugar. Make a well in the center and add oil, milk, 1 tablespoon anise extract, and eggs. Mix together well.
  • Oil fingers and pinch off dough in 1 inch pieces. Roll into a ball and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet, 1 inch apart, flatten top slightly. Bake for 8 minutes. Frost while warm.
  • To make icing blend in 1 teaspoon anise extract and enough hot water to 1 cup confectioner's sugar to form a smooth icing. You can decorate with colored sugar or sprinkles if desired.

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