Italian Anisette Cookies

These anise cookies are deliciously tender and soft. A drizzle of anise-flavored icing makes them perfect for cookie swaps or holiday parties.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 129 Calories

Ingredients

• 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
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon anise extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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.

Step 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.