Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2008

These were excellent. Very moist and rich. I didn't have any orange juice on hand so I did without (I used milk to make glaze). I had a similar recipe years ago (that called for anise extract) and was happy to find this one! Since I didn't have any anise extract on hand, my daughter suggested using pepperment extract and they came out delicious! Thank you for the great recipe.

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ishkabaha

	Cooking Level: Intermediate
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Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2008

This is the recipe I have been looking for! My neighbor makes this cookie and wouldn't share her recipe..family recipe she said. This recipe is better than hers! I substituted almond flavoring for the vanilla and orange juice and then used almond flavoring in the glaze, made different colors of the glaze. Thanks for sharing!

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Jackie

	Cooking Level: Expert Living In: Woodbine, Maryland, USA
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Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2007

I rarely give any recipe 5 stars because I'm always trying to please 3 other picky family members, however my family LOVED these cookies. My son practically at a dozen by himself before I could get them to a cookie tray for Christmas eve. I sprinkled with red sugars. Will definately have these on my cookie trays from now on!

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GodivaGirl

	Cooking Level: Expert Home Town: Youngstown, Ohio, USA Living In: Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
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Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2006

Very Good!

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Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2006

These were excellent after a big meal. They reminded me a little of shortbread. They were only slightly sweet with a touch of citrus. I made them to specifications except I made a lot less glaze.

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KPITTS1

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Birmingham, Alabama, USA Living In: Madison, Alabama, USA
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Reviewed: Jul. 1, 2006

This recipe was just okay for me. The next time I make it I'm going to try adding chocolate chips like Sonia did to add a bit more flavor to the cookie. I like the glaze, but it might be helpful to know that if you are going to sprinkle with colored sugars, do it one cookie at a time immediately after you dip them or the glaze may harden too much.

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Lisa K

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Living In: Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
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Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2006

Excellent recipe --my italian boyfriend and his family devoured them. They are light and soft. I added 1 tsp almond extract, (next time I'll add 2 since I liked the flavor). I made them into knots and added colored sprinkles after dipping them in the glaze/frosting. Thanks for the recipe!!

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Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2005

Was looking for a recipe like my husband's grandmother, and this was it!!! These are excellent and so easy to make...thank you for sharing! The only extra we do is to add a little anise extract to the icing, it makes them just perfect!

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Reviewed: Aug. 5, 2005

Ms.Kathy: Thank you! I was looking for one close to my grandma's recipe! Thanks! I truly appreciate it! My sister came for Easter, and since she likes chocolate chips; I added chopped choc. chips; and she enjoyed them! Thannks Kathy!

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SONIA79

	Cooking Level: Beginning Living In: Hamden, Connecticut, USA
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Reviewed: Jun. 24, 2005

Everyone loved these and they stayed moist for a long time thanks to the delicious glaze. I added grand marnier to the glaze for a little adult kick.

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Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2005

I had searched high and low....asking every Italian friend I knew and no luck until I found Kathy's recipe...I can now stop looking. My spouse is a happy cookie monster. Thanks Kathy.

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Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2005

Great cookies. I also used orange rind, and only used 2 cups of icing sugar for the glaze. My grandma made something similar but rolled the dough to a longer length before forming the circles. As with most Italian cookies be prepared to spend some time in the kitchen!

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RUBY2

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Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2005

I have made this several times. It is my favorite cookie recipe. I add a few drops of anise when making the frosting. Love it!

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LISABETH3


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Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2004

Overall a very good cookie. The dough was easy to work with, and I really like this recipe as it is. I later had some fun with the recipe and put orange food coloring in the dough before baking, and shaped them into pretzels instead of rings. After glazing them, I sprinkled sugar crystals on top ( mock "salted pretzles"). Thank you for sharing your recipe :)

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Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2003

Very Good

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MELANIE95

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA Living In: Clermont, Florida, USA
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Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2003

This is a great recipe.

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Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2003

These were good. They were light and not too sweet. I added orange zest in the cookie batter as well(I just love orange zest!).

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WILDFLOWERY

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Quebec, Quebec, Canada Living In: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
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Reviewed: Aug. 29, 2002

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