Italian Grandmother Anise Cookies

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   Combine the flour, sugar and heaping tablespoon of baking powder.

2. 2

   In another bowl whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil and anise extract.

3. 3

   Combine wet and dry ingredients. Dough will be sticky, add up to an extra 1/4 cup of flour if needed.

4. 4

   Shape cookies as desired (lightly oiled hands will help). One way to do it: roll about 2 tablespoons of dough between hands until you have a rope, fold rope in half and twist. You can also just make little dough patties.

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   Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes (this is good for dark nonstick sheets, you might need to bake a little longer if using airbake sheets).

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   Remove from cookie sheets and let cool completely.

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   To make icing, melt butter then add milk. Gradually mix in powdered sugar. Add more sugar or milk until at desired spreading consistency.

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   Frost cookies. Icing will harden quickly so add non-pareils or other sprinkles immediately after frosting each cookie.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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