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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 84 |
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My 100% Italian husband will tell you these are his favorite cookies. I make them often, and definitely every Christmas (if not, people get upset). They're good with or without icing and sprinkles. Ingredients:
1/2 pound butter, softened |
1/2 cup sugar |
6 eggs |
2 teaspoons vanilla or anise extract |
4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
4 teaspoons baking powder |
icing: |
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk |
decorations: |
flaked coconut or assorted sprinkles |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
3. For icing, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Dip cookies in icing; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; decorate as desired. Let stand until set. Yield: 7 dozen.
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