"Anise cookies are classic Italian Christmas cookies! My version can be baked right away (no chilling!) and is topped with a simple icing...."
INGREDIENTS
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½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
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½ cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs (room temperature preferred)
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2 teaspoons anise extract
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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4 teaspoons baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 cups powdered sugar
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1 - 2 Tablespoons milk
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2 teaspoons corn syrup (optional)
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⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
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⅛ teaspoon anise extract
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Nonpareils (for decorating)