Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar6 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 teaspoon anise extract3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour4 teaspoons baking powderGLAZE:3 cups confectioners’ sugar4 teaspoons butter, softened3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 to 1/3 cup 2% milkColored sprinkles, optional
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
For glaze, in a large bowl, mix confectioners’ sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Dip tops of cookies into glaze. If desired, decorate with sprinkles. Let stand until set.
