Italian Cookies with Anise

Italian Cookies with Anise
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    36 People
  • VIEWS
    49

Evoke the warmth of family gatherings with these delicate, anise-kissed Italian cookies. A tender crumb and a sweet, aromatic glaze make them utterly irresistible. Perfect for sharing, or savoring all on your own!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    18 g
  • Cholesterol
    22 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    27 mg
  • Sugar
    10 g
  • Fat
    3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon of anise extract. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Pinch off a small, ping pong-sized ball of dough. Roll it between your palms to form a rope about 6 inches long. Gently twist the rope into a figure-8 shape and place it on an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (1 minute)

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Recipe View While the cookies are cooling, prepare the icing. In a medium bowl, gradually stir the milk into the confectioners' sugar until you reach a smooth, pourable consistency. Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of anise extract and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Once the cookies are completely cool, dip the top of each cookie into the icing, allowing the excess to drip off. Place the iced cookies on wax paper or a wire rack. Immediately sprinkle with nonpareils or sprinkles, if desired, before the icing sets. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Let the icing set completely before serving or storing the cookies. (30 minutes)

For a more intense anise flavor, add an additional 1/4 teaspoon of anise extract to the dough.
Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother dough.
The dough can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Bring to room temperature before rolling and baking.
Store the finished cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Mariela Steuber

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 16 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Angelita Lebsack

    I found the dough a little sticky, so I added a bit more flour. They turned out great!

  • Jade Reynolds

    My family loved these! They disappeared in minutes. I'll definitely be making them again.

  • Malika Bradtke

    These cookies are amazing! The anise flavor is perfect, and they're so soft and delicate.

  • Liliane Schultz

    The icing is so easy to make, and it really completes the cookie. I added a little bit of almond extract to mine, which was delicious.

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