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Anisette Cookies
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4.8 stars stars based on 18 reviews - 95% would make this again
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For the cookies:
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon anise extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 to 3 eggs
For the glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
milk
colored sprinkles or non-pareils
To make the cookies, pre-heat oven to 350 F. Beat together butter and sugar until creamy. Stir in extracts, then stir in dry ingredients. Add one egg at a time until dough can be formed into a ball (you will need 1 to 3 eggs depending on the humidity in your kitchen and how large the eggs are). Form dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Allow to cool 2 minutes on baking sheet, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
For the glaze, in a small saucepan slowly stir a small amount of milk into the powdered sugar until it creates a glaze thin enough to be spread over the cookies. Stir over low heat then spread over cooled cookies. Quickly top with sprinkles.
Reviews of Anisette Cookies:
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Izzy Nov 28, 2008
Would make this again.
I loved the lemon extract being added into the recipe. It added a great zing. 5 stars
A cookie baker in CT Dec 22, 2007
Would make this again.
My Nana used to make these cookies when I was little for Easter & Christmas, her recipe got lost and when I used this version they tasted the same. It is nice to have the cookies back in our holidays.
Note- Use unsalted butter! 5 stars
Tami in Delray Beach, FL Dec 10, 2007
Would make this again.
these are addicting!!! i double the recipe and it's still not enough! DELICIOUS!!!!! 5 stars
Norma in Cheektowaga, NY Dec 12, 2006
Would make this again.
Another cookie just like my Aunt makes...Have been instructed to make them again this year. 5 stars
A cookie baker in new york Dec 11, 2006
Would not make this again.
The first batch of cookies I baked were pretty good. After that I tried 6 dozen on different days and they went really flat in the oven. Help!!!!!!! I would really like some input. 3 stars
A cookie baker Dec 10, 2006
Would make this again.
YUMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!! 5 stars
A cookie baker Oct 15, 2006
Would make this again.
Excellent recipe 5 stars
MICHELE in FL Sep 14, 2006
Would make this again.
I MAKE THESE ONCE A WEEK EVERYONE IS IN LOVE WITH THEM!!! 5 stars
scott Loiacono in rochester new york Jun 20, 2005
Would make this again.
good cookie my nana use to make this every year for X-mas and it just melts in your mouth. Cooking time though should be about 10-12 minutes depending on where you live 5 stars
daddy + daughter bakers in Central Ohio Jan 6, 2005
Would make this again.
The flavors here are full yet smooth. We subtituted 2 t of ground anise seed instead of extract. We also added 1/2 t vanilla to the glaze.
Even better was the texture. These cookes almost melt in your mouth instead of having to chew them. We've found a new Christmas family tradition. This recipe was the most satisfying we've made in a long time. 5 stars
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