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Frosted Anise Sugar Cookies

Name: Frosted Anise Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 7 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 6 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 teaspoon anise extract; 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; GLAZE:; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 4 teaspoons butter, softened; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 to 1/3 cup 2% milk; Colored sprinkles, optional

5 reviews

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Total Time

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

Makes

7 dozen

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023

These soft, cake-like cookies have a pleasant anise flavor that's distinct but not overpowering. I add red and green sprinkles for Christmas, but you could decorate them to suit any occasion.—Janice Eanni, Willowick, Ohio

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon anise extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
GLAZE:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/3 cup 2% milk
Colored sprinkles, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
For glaze, in a large bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Dip tops of cookies into glaze. If desired, decorate with sprinkles. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 82 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 42mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Frosted Anise Sugar Cookies

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