ITALIAN COOKIES
By Lynnab3
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Ingredients
- ICING:
- 1/2 pound butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 6 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla or anise extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk
- DECORATIONS:
- Flaked coconut or assorted sprinkles
Details
Adapted from tasteofhome.com
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
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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