Glazed Anise (Black Licorice) Cookies

Ingredients:
 
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar (Granulated)
1 egg
1 tsp of pure anise extract, 1/4… tsp will be used for the glaze
1/8 tsp salt
2 cups of flour (Bob’s Red Mill Pastry Flour is the best)
1 1/2 cup of powdered sugar
3 tbsp of water

Directions:

Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with mixer on medium until light and fluffy. Add the egg, 3/4 tsp of the anise extract, and salt; beat until well blended. Stir in the flour. Refrigerate for about an hour until the dough is not as soft. Roll into small balls and flatten them with your hands on a greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees until light brown around the edges, about 12-14 minutes. Remove and let them cool.

Make the glaze: mix the remaining 1/4 tsp of anise extract, water, and powdered sugar. Mix well and pour over the cooled cookies and let set.

Makes about 30-35 depending on the size you make the cookies.

Thanks to Rachel Mills for this recipe!!!

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