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).