Jun 15 # 1 of 10
Italian Anisette Cookies
makes about 18
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
6 tablespoons baking powder
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon anise extract
icing
1 teaspoon anise extract
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons hot water
Preheat oven to 375F.
In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and sugar.
Make a well in the center and add oil, milk, 1 tablespoon anise extract, and eggs. 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.
Icing: Blend 1 teaspoon anise extract, powdered sugar and enough hot water to form a smooth icing.
Jun 15 # 2 of 10
Mama, your Italian Anisette Cookie recipe sounds Delicious! Thanks! Cookie
Posted By: The Ironic Chef
Jun 16 # 4 of 10
Ditto to what Cathy said Cookie.
Mama, I have a full cup of coffee here ready for dipping and dunking.