Angelonies (Italian Anise Cookies) Recipe

ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cup sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon anise extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Frosting
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk, more as needed
1 teaspoon anise extract
nonpareils

directions

Melt shortening and butter and cool.

Mix eggs, sugar, anise, lemon and vanilla. Blend in melted shortening. Add flour, baking powder and baking soda. Mix well until it forms a soft dough. Dough will be easier to work with when cool.

Place spoonful on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.

For Frosting: Mix confectioners' sugar, milk and extract to form desired consistency and drizzle on warm cookies. Sprinkle with nonpareils while still warm.

These Italian cookies are an Italian tradition at Easter and Christmas time!

nutrition data

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