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italian cookies with coconut topping

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Rose Rauhauser
@NewYorkWoman
Bronx, New York to York, PA

Quick and easy, soft and sweet with a light anise flavor(black licorise)and iced and dipped in coconut, just like Grandma made. Enjoy.

(1 rating)
yield 8 or more
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For italian cookies with coconut topping

  • 1/2
    lb. butter softened
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 6
    large eggs
  • 2 tsp
    anise extract
  • 4 c
    flour
  • 4 tsp
    baking powder
  • ICING
  • 3 3/4 c
    confectioners sugar
  • 6 Tbsp
    milk (more if needed)
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla bean
  • flaked coconut for garnish

How To Make italian cookies with coconut topping

  • 1
    In a large bowl cream butter and sugar. beat in eggs and extract. Combine flour and baking powder and gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls unto ungreased baking pan. Bake at 350 for 9 to 12 minutes cool completely.
  • 2
    Icing: Combine all ingrediants mix until smooth. Dip cookies in icing and dip into coconut place onto wax paper let stand until set.
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