Frosted Anise Cookies Recipe

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I love anise flavoring, and my nana loved sugar cookies, so I put them together. These have a soft, from-scratch texture. It’s hard to stop at just one! —Rachele Angeloni, North Providence, Rhode Island

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Frosted Anise Cookies Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Yield: 42 Servings

30 10 40

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon anise extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
Holiday sprinkles

Directions

Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Spread cookies with frosting and decorate with sprinkles. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.

To Make Ahead: Package cookies in an airtight container, separating layers with waxed paper and freeze for up to 1 month.

Originally published as Frosted Anise Cookies in Simple & Delicious October/November 2012, p36