Italian Anise Cookies Recipe

Name: Italian Anise Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookies:; 4 large eggs; 1 cup white sugar; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon anise oil; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons baking powder; Icing:; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, or more as needed; 2 tablespoons milk, or more as needed

Servings: persons

Cookies:
4 large eggs
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon anise oil
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
Icing:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, or more as needed
2 tablespoons milk, or more as needed

1
Beat eggs together in a large bowl. Gradually stir white sugar into beaten eggs until smooth. Slowly pour vegetable oil and anise oil into sugar mixture until incorporated. Mix flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl; slowly add to sugar mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until dough is dry.
2
Refrigerate dough, 30 minutes to overnight.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
4
Roll dough into walnut-size balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are crisp around the edges, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
6
Mix confectioners' sugar and milk together in a bowl until desired consistency is reached. Dip a fork into the icing and drizzle over cookies. Allow icing to harden.

1400

kcal

Calories

Fat

194

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookies:, 4 large eggs, 1 cup white sugar, 3/4 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Italian Anise Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Italian Anise Cookies

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