Title: Old Time Italian Cookies
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 1 servings
1 1/2 c Sugar
1 c Butter or margarine; melted
6 Eggs
1 tb Vanilla extract
2 tb Sambuca
Or anisette flavor
4 c Flour; or more
3 ts Baking powder; rounded
In mixing bowl, put in 1 cup sugar and melted butter which has been
cooled . Add eggs one at a time, beating after each one. Add flavorings,
and 2 cups flour and baking powder and mix. Then add 2 more cups of flour
and mix. (add a little more if necessary) dough should be soft but not
sticky to the touch. Let stand for 3 minutes, roll into little balls and
place 1 1/2" apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes at 375F.
When cool frost cookies. Frosting 1 lb powdered sugar, 1 tbl melted butter,
1 tbl sambuca, and a little milk to desired consistency.. Decorate with
colored shots. NOTE: Servings of cookies were not specified in the
recipe.
