Flavored with lemon and anise extracts and topped with a sweet glaze and sprinkles, these Italian cookies are a grandma's favorite recipe.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
129 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Beat butter and sugar together until creamy. Stir in anise extract and lemon extract. Blend in eggs. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl; blend into egg mixture until dough is almost crumbly but stays together when you roll it in your hands.
Step 3
Form dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set and golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely, about 15 minutes.
Step 5
Meanwhile, combine powdered sugar and milk in a bowl. Glaze cooled cookies and top with sprinkles.
Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons milk
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon anise extract
3 large eggs
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons multicolored candy sprinkles, or to taste
