Anise Cookies
I am a mom of an 18-year-old son who has CF. This is a favorite family recipe of a dear neighbor and friend who wants to do something to support us by helping in the battle against CF.
by Susan S.
Nutrition information
Servings: 30
Amount per serving
- 84
Calories - 224mg
Sodium - 2g
Protein - 52mg
Calcium
Ingredients
- 3/4 c sugar
- 1/2 c soft margarine or butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp anise
- 3/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 c milk
- 1 tsp vinegar (add to milk to sour)
- 2 1/2 c flour, sifted three times
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Add All Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
Beat sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla, anise and nutmeg until fluffy.
Step 2
Combine remaining dry ingredients; reserve half (to add by hand).
Step 3
Alternate, adding flour mixture to butter mixture, while alternating with sour milk.
Step 4
Beat well with electric mixer.
Step 5
Add remaining flour mixture by hand (batter will be thin and sticky).
Step 6
Refrigerate two hours or overnight until firm.
Step 7
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Step 8
Form mixture into 1-inch balls (add flour to hands to prevent sticking).
Step 9
Place on greased cookie sheets.
Step 10
Bake 10 minutes. Let cool.
Step 11
Frost with Confectioner's Icing* and sprinkles. Can add food color according to holiday.
Step 12
*Confectioner's Icing: Add a little water to approximately 1 cup confectionary sugar, until thick enough to coat cookies (can also add 1/4 tsp vanilla or 1/2 tsp orange extract).