nana's anise cutout cookies
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These cookies have been made in my family for 4 generations now and I must say that they are a family favorite above all others. If you love the flavor of anise I think you will surely Love these cookies.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
10 Min
Ingredients For nana's anise cutout cookies
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1 1/3 cbutter, room temperature
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1 1/2 csugar
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1 1/4 tspvanilla extract
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1 1/4 tspanise extract
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2eggs
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6-8 tspmilk
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4 call-purpose flour
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3 tspbaking powder
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1/2 tspsalt
How To Make nana's anise cutout cookies
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1Thoroughly cream butter,sugar vanilla and anise. Add eggs; beat til light and fluffy
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2Stir in milk
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3Gradually add dry ingredients(I use my kitchen aid stand mixer) til blended. Divide dough in half and chill several hours
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4When ready to bake; On lightly floured surface, roll to 1/4 in thickness. Cut into your favorite shapes. Bake on greased cookie sheet spaced 1 in. apart for 9-11 minutes.(depending on how thick or thin you roll them) @ 375 degrees. Cool slightly, remove from pan to rack to decorate. Frost as you wish..............Yields 3-4 dozen depending on thickness and size of cutter
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5Frost with your favorite Buttercream frosting Hint: I add anise to my frosting to compliment the flavor in the cookie...Nana always did. Enjoy!
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