Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
40

Ingredients

  • 4large eggs

  • 1cupwhite sugar

  • ¾cupvegetable oil

  • 1teaspoonanise oil

  • 5cupsall-purpose flour

  • 2tablespoonsbaking powder

  • ½cupconfectioners’ sugar, or more as needed

  • 2tablespoonsmilk, or more as needed

Cooking Directions

  1. Beat eggs together in a large bowl. Gradually stir white sugar into beaten eggs until smooth. Slowly pour vegetable oil and anise oil into sugar mixture until incorporated. Mix flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl; slowly add to sugar mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until dough is dry. Refrigerate dough, 30 minutes to overnight.

  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

  3. Roll dough into walnut-size balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are crisp around the edges, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

  5. Mix confectioners’ sugar and milk together in a bowl until desired consistency is reached. Dip a fork into the icing and drizzle over cookies. Allow icing to harden.

Tips

Use anise oil, you cannot substitute with anise extract. For extra anise flavor, use 2 teaspoons.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe40
Calories128
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
5g
6%
Saturated Fat
1g
4%
Cholesterol
19mg
6%
Sodium
81mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
19g
7%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
7g
Protein
2g
5%
Calcium
47mg
4%
Iron
1mg
5%
Potassium
25mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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