Italian Anisette Cookies

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Traditional Italian cookies baked with anise giving them a delicious licorice flavor. You can certainly choose vanilla or almond extract if you prefer.

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Cookies:
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
3 cups all purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons anise extract
Glaze:
2 cups confectioners sugar
3 tablespoons milk
  • Melt butter and shortening together. Add the sugar; mix well. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the anise extract. Sift or whisk together flour, baking powder and...

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Nutritions

Calories
59

Sodium
19mg
0% DV

Fat
1g
3% DV

Protein
0.7g
1% DV

Carbs
9g
3% DV

Fiber
0.2g
0% DV