Italian Anise Cookies
These Italian anise cookies are pillowy and soft and topped with an anise glaze and colorful sprinkles. These are the best Italian cookies to make for the holidays!
Equipment
- 2 large mixing bowls
- Whisk and a spatula OR electric mixter
- medium sized bowl
- Parchment paper lined baking sheet
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 3 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp anise extract see notes for substitution
For the glaze
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 3 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp anise extract
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Mix the wet ingredients. Combine the eggs and sugar in a large bowl. Use an electric mixer to whisk until it's light and slightly fluffy. Add the canola oil, sour cream, and anise extract. Whisk to combine.
- Mix the cookie dough. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients while mixing with the electric mixer. Mix until the combination is just combined. Use a cookie scooper to scoop the cookie dough. Roll the dough balls to smooth the dough, then place it on the parchment paper lined baking sheet. Lightly press the cookies to flatten the tops.
- Bake the cookies. Place the baking sheet on the middle rack in the oven and bake the cookies for 12 minutes. Once the cookies are done baking, remove them from the baking sheet and place them on a cooling rack. Allow the cookies to cool for at least 20 minutes,.
- Glaze the cookies. Combine the confectioner's sugar, water, and anise extract in a medium sized bowl. Work with 3 cookies at a time, dip the tops of the cookies in the glaze, then place them on the cooling rack. The cookies will drip, so place the cooling rack over the pan you used to bake the cookies to avoid a mess. Sprinkle the cookies with the nonpareil sprinkles. Continue the process until all the cookies are glazed and sprinkled. Serve and mangia!
Nutrition
Calories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 168mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 28IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.
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