These anise cookies are super soft and tender. A holiday favorite in our house! They are even more delicious when drizzled with anise icing.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.75 cups vegetable oil
- 0.5 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon anise extract
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease or line cookie sheets.
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Combine flour, sugar, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add oil, milk, eggs, and 1 tablespoon anise extract; mix together to form a workable dough. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls, flatten slightly, and place 1 inch apart onto prepared cookie sheets.
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Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 8 minutes.
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Meanwhile, make the icing: Mix confectioners' sugar, hot water, and 1 teaspoon anise extract together until smooth. Spoon or drizzle over warm cookies and allow to cool completely.
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