Italian Anisette Cookies

Soft, fragrant, and delicately sweet, these classic Italian cookies are flavored with anise extract and topped with a simple glaze. Perfect with coffee or as a light dessert!

Why You’ll Love These Cookies

Light & cake-like – Tender texture with a delicate crumb
Bold anise flavor – A traditional Italian favorite
Easy to make – No mixer needed, just a bowl and spoon

Beautiful presentation – Glazed and sprinkled for a festive touch

Ingredients

Cookies

• 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 3 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 tbsp anise extract

Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp anise extract
• Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Dough

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add eggs, oil, milk, and anise extract. Stir until a soft dough forms.

2. Shape & Bake

4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets (they won’t spread much).
5. Bake 10-12 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden (tops should stay pale).
6. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

3. Glaze & Decorate

7. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and anise extract until smooth.
8. Dip the top of each cookie into the glaze, then add sprinkles (if using).
9. Let glaze set for 1 hour before serving.

Pro Tips

For stronger anise flavor: Add an extra ½ tsp extract to the dough.
Uniform cookies: Use a small cookie scoop (1 tbsp size).
Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Variations

• Lemon-Anise: Replace 1 tsp anise with lemon extract in the dough.
• Almond: Use almond extract instead of anise for a different twist.
• Dipped in chocolate: Skip the glaze and dip half of each cookie in melted chocolate.

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