Knot cookies

By duckieq

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb butter, softened (2 sticks)
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons vanilla
• Icing
• 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar (1/2 of a 1-pound box)
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon anise extract or 1 tablespoon vanilla or 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• colored crystal sugar or small colored sprinkles to decorate

Preparation

Step 1

1)Cream butter and sugar until soft and creamy.

2)Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.

3)Combine flour and baking powder, then blend into the butter mixture.

4)Break off small, walnut sized pieces of dough and shape into bows, braids, knots,"s" shapes, or any shape you desire.

5)Bake in a preheated oven at 375 F until lightly browned, about 15-20 minutes.

6)Cool on wire racks,then ice as desired.

7)Icing: Blend sugar and your choice of flavoring, adding milk slowly to form a soft, smooth icing
8)Sprinkle with colored sugar or tiny multi-colored sprinkles before icing sets.