Anisette Cookies - Italian

By MJH

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons anise extract
• 1/2 teaspoon anise extract
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon hot water

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and white sugar.

Make a well in the center and add oil, milk, 1 1/2 teaspoon anise extract, and egg.

Mix together until dough is sticky.


Oil fingers and pinch off dough in 1 inch pieces.

Roll into a ball and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet, 1 inch apart, flatten top slightly.

Bake for 8 minutes.

Dip cookies in Icing while warm.

To Make Icing:
Blend in 1/2 teaspoon anise extract and enough hot water to 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar to form a smooth icing.