Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon anise extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1–2 teaspoons milk (for icing)
- Colored sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the anise extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a greased or lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the icing, mix the powdered sugar with milk until smooth and drizzle it over the cooled cookies. Top with colored sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- For a stronger anise flavor, increase the anise extract to 1.5 teaspoons.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cookies freeze well; just make sure to layer them with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg