nana's anise cutout cookies

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Recipe by
nancy catanzaro
orchard park, NY

These cookies have been made in my family for 4 generations now and I must say that they are a family favorite above all others. If you love the flavor of anise I think you will surely Love these cookies.

(1 rating)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For nana's anise cutout cookies

  • 1 1/3 c
    butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 1/4 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 tsp
    anise extract
  • 2
    eggs
  • 6-8 tsp
    milk
  • 4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 3 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt

How To Make nana's anise cutout cookies

  • 1
    Thoroughly cream butter,sugar vanilla and anise. Add eggs; beat til light and fluffy
  • 2
    Stir in milk
  • 3
    Gradually add dry ingredients(I use my kitchen aid stand mixer) til blended. Divide dough in half and chill several hours
  • 4
    When ready to bake; On lightly floured surface, roll to 1/4 in thickness. Cut into your favorite shapes. Bake on greased cookie sheet spaced 1 in. apart for 9-11 minutes.(depending on how thick or thin you roll them) @ 375 degrees. Cool slightly, remove from pan to rack to decorate. Frost as you wish..............Yields 3-4 dozen depending on thickness and size of cutter
  • 5
    Frost with your favorite Buttercream frosting Hint: I add anise to my frosting to compliment the flavor in the cookie...Nana always did. Enjoy!

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