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Italian Anisette Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Heather PHOTO BY: CHRISTINE M

"Old Italian recipe."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 37 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 tablespoons baking powder
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon anise extract
  • 1 teaspoon anise extract
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons hot water

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and white sugar. Make a well in the center and add oil, milk, 1 tablespoon anise extract, and eggs. Mix together until dough is sticky.
  3. Oil fingers and pinch off dough in 1 inch pieces. Roll into a ball and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet, 1 inch apart, flatten top slightly. Bake for 8 minutes. Dip cookies in Icing while warm.
  4. To Make Icing: Blend in 1 teaspoon anise extract and enough hot water to 1 cup confectioner's sugar to form a smooth icing.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by MELANIE4
These were delicious and authentic Italian cookies with a nice strong anisette flavor. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2006 by POPPASQUASH
This is my Italian grandmother's recipe, to a T (except for the baking power typo, of course -... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2006 by Gio
Love this cookie. 11 minutes seems perfect for bake time. I've been using an old recipe for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2003 by PETERRE
I did put in the 6 table spoons of baking soda and boy did they have a bad aftertaste. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2005 by MOLLYES
Very, very good. I made these with lemon extract yesterday after I couldn't get to the store... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by 2MYLOVE
This is the best anisette cookie I have tasted. This cookie is also delicious when almond... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2005 by SCOOBIEBOO
I adjusted the baking powder to 6 tsp, not tablespoons like the recipe says and they were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by SUE BAKER
WONDERFUL,QUICK, EASY. CAN ALSO BE MADE WITH LEMON EXTRACT IN COOKIE AND FROSTING. A GREAT RECIPE. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2005 by GOLDILAUX
Unique cookie. husband loved it. Thanks! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2007 by d newman
I was skeptical of this recipe, but it makes the best cookie. not like cornbread in texture as... MORE

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