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Glazed Anise Cookies

Years ago, my German neighbor made similar cookies and hung them on her Christmas tree for the neighbor kids to eat. I finally came up with my own recipe and have been very pleased with the results.

36 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon aniseed
2 teaspoons anise extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
2 cups sugar
1 cup hot water
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon anise extract
Paste food coloring, optional
2-1/2 to 3 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time,
beating well after each addition. Beat in aniseed and extract.
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the
creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to
handle.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with
floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
baking sheets.Bake 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly

2 of 2

Glazed Anise Cookies (continued)

Directions (continued)

browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and cream of
tartar; bring to a boil over low heat. Cook and stir until a candy
thermometer reads 226° (thread stage). Cool to 110° (do not
stir). Stir in the extract, food coloring if desired and enough
confectioners' sugar to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over
cookies. Yield: about 6 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 165 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 21 mg cholesterol, 82 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.