Italian Christmas Cookie Treesave
"Tonya Dirksen's Italian great-grandmother used to make these iced cake cookies for holiday gatherings, piling them high on a plate to form a cookie tree. These days, the Sacramento, California, mom is continuing the tradition with her own family. "We've been making these cookies for almost sixteen years," says Tonya. "And my kids still look forward to helping with them each year."..."
INGREDIENTS
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COOKIES
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5 eggs
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1 1/2 cups butter, melted and cooled (about 10 minutes)
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5 cups flour
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1 3/4 cups sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1 tablespoon orange or lemon extract
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ICING
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2 cups confectioners' sugar
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3 to 4 tablespoons milk
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A drop of anise extract (optional)
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Sprinkles
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