Ya Mamma'S Frosted Anise Cookies (Copycat) Recipe

Name: Ya Mamma'S Frosted Anise Cookies (Copycat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup shortening; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 3 1/2 cups flour; 7 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon anise extract; 2/3 cup light cream or 2/3 cup half-and-half; Frosting; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup milk; 1 1/2 teaspoons anise extract; colored sprinkles, to decorate, as needed

Servings: persons

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3 1/2 cups flour
7 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon anise extract
2/3 cup light cream or 2/3 cup half-and-half
Frosting
1 tablespoon butter
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons anise extract
colored sprinkles, to decorate, as needed

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
2
Cream butter, shortening,and sugar until smooth; add eggs and beat well.
3
In another bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt with a whisk.
4
Add flour mixture to butter mixture along with anise extract and cream and,using a wooden spoon, mix well.
5
Form dough into small balls and place onto ungreased cookie sheets several inches apart.
6
Flatten slightly (using a sugared glass or the palm of your hand) and bake approximately 12 minutes.
7
Remove to racks to cool then frost.
8
For frosting, melt butter over low heat in a small saucepan.
9
Add sugar, milk, and anise extract and stir until smooth.
10
Dunk tops or sides of cooled cookies into the icing, then dunk into a dish of sprinkles to decorate.
11
Frosting will harden once it dries.

1170

kcal

Calories

Fat

199

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/4 cup shortening, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Ya Mamma'S Frosted Anise Cookies (Copycat) 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.

Ya Mamma'S Frosted Anise Cookies (Copycat)

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