Frosted Anise Sugar Cookies |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 84 |
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These soft, cake-like cookies have a pleasant anise flavor that's distinct but not overpowering. I add red and green sprinkles for Christmas, but you could decorate them to suit any occasion.Janice Eanni, Willowick, Ohio Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
1-1/2 cups sugar |
6 eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
3/4 teaspoon anise extract |
3-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
4 teaspoons baking powder |
glaze: |
3 cups confectioners' sugar |
4 teaspoons butter, softened |
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 to 1/3 cup whole milk |
colored sprinkles, optional |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3. For glaze, in a large bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Dip tops of cookies into glaze. If desired, decorate with sprinkles. Let stand until set. Yield: 7 dozen.
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