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Good Italian Anise Christmas Cookies Recipe

Enjoy these fragrant Italian anise cookies, perfect for holiday celebrations with a sweet icing topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon anise extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground anise seeds
  • 1/4 cup milk
Icing
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 teaspoon anise extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and anise extract.
  3. Mix dry ingredients, combine with wet, add milk, then form dough.
  4. Shape dough into cookies, bake for 10-12 minutes.
  5. Mix icing ingredients, drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.