WebHow To Make Italian Anise Cookies Chewy and buttery, these Italian anise cookies are made with anise oil and drizzled with luscious milk and sugar icing for …
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WebPrepare: Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare baking sheet lined with parchment paper or nonstick baking mat. Make Dough: Combine all ingredients using hands or sturdy spoon in medium …
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. For cookies, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add anise extract. Blend flour and baking powder.
How to make Italian anisette cookies. For cookies: Melt butter and shortening together. Add the sugar; mix well. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the anise extract. Sift or whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to creamed mixture gradually.
Meanwhile, whisk together 2 cups of powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon anise extract (if desired), and 2 Tablespoons of milk in a small deep bowl. Add more milk as needed until glaze is fairly thin in consistency. DIP. Dip cookies in glaze with a fork, letting excess glaze run-off as much as possible. Place cookies on parchment paper or silicone mat.
These classic Italian goodies are a holiday favorite, make a batch for your next gathering! These anise cookies, also called Italian Anisette Cookies, are a holiday dessert favorite, just like my Thumbprint Cookies that everyone goes crazy over. Whether you choose to make these cookies with anise or without, they always seem to be a crowd-pleaser.