How to Make Italian Iced Anise Cookies

Italian Anise cookies are also known as Italian Wedding cookies. These round white cookies are perfect for a bridal shower. With their light texture and pearly white icing, they make a beautiful display on your buffet table.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons Anise
• 1/2 lb. sweet butter
• 4 cups flour (sifted)
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 1 lb. box confectioner's sugar

1. Blend sugar and butter, add eggs and anise. Mix well.

2. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well. Roll into 1 inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Do not allow to brown.

3. Icing: 1 lb. box of confectioners sugar. Add 1/2 tsp of anise and 1/2 to 3/4 cup water to make an icing which is slightly thick. Dip cooled cookie in icing and lay on wax paper to drip dry.

Tips & Warnings

• To add a little glitz to the cookie, sprinkle with Nonpareils.