NANA'S ANISE CUTOUT COOKIES

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These cookies have been made in my family for 4 generations now and I must say that they are a family favorite above all others. If you love the flavor of anise I think you will surely Love these cookies.

Provided by nancy catanzaro

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/3 c butter, room temperature
1 1/2 c sugar
1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 tsp anise extract
2 eggs
6-8 tsp milk
4 c all-purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Thoroughly cream butter,sugar vanilla and anise. Add eggs; beat til light and fluffy
  • 2. Stir in milk
  • 3. Gradually add dry ingredients(I use my kitchen aid stand mixer) til blended. Divide dough in half and chill several hours
  • 4. When ready to bake; On lightly floured surface, roll to 1/4 in thickness. Cut into your favorite shapes. Bake on greased cookie sheet spaced 1 in. apart for 9-11 minutes.(depending on how thick or thin you roll them) @ 375 degrees. Cool slightly, remove from pan to rack to decorate. Frost as you wish..............Yields 3-4 dozen depending on thickness and size of cutter
  • 5. Frost with your favorite Buttercream frosting Hint: I add anise to my frosting to compliment the flavor in the cookie...Nana always did. Enjoy!

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