Italian anise cookies

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   Preheat oven to 350.

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   Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

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   Add eggs, one at a time.

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   Add 2 teaspoons anise extract.

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   Blend flour and baking powder in a bowl.

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   Start by adding a third of dry ingredients to butter and sugar, then add 1 tablespoon of milk.

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   Add another third of flour mixture and 1 tablespoon of milk.

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   Finally mix in the rest of flour until dough is like a brownie batter (should be softer than a drop cookie dough) .

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   Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to make round drop cookies.

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    Bake 10 to 12 minutes.

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    For icing, mix powdered sugar, milk and 1/8 tsp anise extract to make a glaze.

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    I make it thick and microwave for 10 seconds.

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    Dip top of cookies in glaze, turn over and immediately top with sprinkles so they stick.

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    Let harden for a few hours or overnight.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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