Italian Anisette Cookies

Traditional Italian anisette cookies are quick and easy to make with just a few ingredients, including anise extract.

• Calories: 265 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ cup milk
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon anise extract
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 1 tablespoon anise extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and white sugar. Make a well in the center and add oil, milk, 1 tablespoon anise extract, and eggs. Mix together until dough is sticky.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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