Description
Italian Anise Cookies are a delightful treat that infuses your dessert table with an aromatic sweetness and tender texture. With their unique anise flavor, these cookies stand out as a perfect addition to any celebration, especially during the holiday season. Their moist centers and gleaming glaze, adorned with colorful nonpareils, make them not only delicious but also visually appealing. Whether enjoyed with coffee or gifted in festive packaging, these Italian gems are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp anise extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- For Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp anise extract
- 2 tbsp milk
- nonpareils
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until smooth.
- Mix in the anise extract and milk, followed by adding eggs one at a time until combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Form dough into balls (about 1.5 tablespoons each) and space them two inches apart on the sheets.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until they appear set but not wet on top.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes before glazing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg