Italian Anisette Cookies

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These anise cookies are super soft and tender. A holiday favorite in our house! They are even more delicious when drizzled with anise icing.

Submitted by Heather
Updated on September 15, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
3 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

Cookies:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • ¾ cup vegetable oil

  • ½ cup milk

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tablespoon anise extract

Icing:

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

  • 2 tablespoons hot water

  • 1 teaspoon anise extract

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease or line cookie sheets.

  2. Combine flour, sugar, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add oil, milk, eggs, and 1 tablespoon anise extract; mix together to form a workable dough. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls, flatten slightly, and place 1 inch apart onto prepared cookie sheets.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 8 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, make the icing: Mix confectioners' sugar, hot water, and 1 teaspoon anise extract together until smooth. Spoon or drizzle over warm cookies and allow to cool completely.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

129 Calories
5g Fat
20g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 129
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 42mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Protein 2g 3%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 21mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.