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anise italian cookies

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Recipe by
Carol Junkins
@CarolAJ
Hanson, MA

This cookie recipe was given to me by my Italian sister-in-law maybe 20 years ago. Her mom made 100 cookies as she had 14 children , of course we have downsized it to 20 cookies now. They are hundred times better than the ones you buy in the supermarkets ! The best when dipped in your morning coffee !
I know you will love them.
(This is my own photo)

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(4)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For anise italian cookies

  • 2 c
    flour
  • 3 md
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    crisco
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    baking powder
  • 1 bottle
    anise extract (2 fluid oz)
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla (if desired)

How To Make anise italian cookies

  • 1
    Cream sugar, eggs, butter and Crisco together. Then add anise extract, gradually add the flour and Baking powder (I end up using more than 2 cups, til I get a cookie dough consistency and no longer sticky)then roll into balls (around 1 inch in size)
    Press down a little on top.
  • 2
    Place balls on lightly greased cookie sheet.
    Bake 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
  • 3
    I also glaze with confectioner sugar & milk,when completely cooled, then sprinkle with nonpareils.
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