Glazed Anise Cookies

Name: Glazed Anise Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 18
Cuisine: Italian,
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 egg; 3/4 tsp McCormick® Pure Anise Extract divided; 1/8 tsp salt; 2 cups flour; 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tbsps water

A hint of anise gives these glazed cookies grown-up appeal.

15m

PREP TIME

12m

COOK TIME

204

CALORIES

8

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 18

Ingredients

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
3/4 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Anise Extract, divided
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons water

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Beat butter and granulated sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg, 1/2 teaspoon of the extract and salt; mix well. Gradually beat in flour on low speed until well mixed. Divide dough in half. Form each half into a log about 9 inches long and 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour.
2 Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut dough into 1/4-inch slices. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
3 Bake 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
4 For the Glaze, mix confectioners' sugar, water and remaining 1/4 teaspoon extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies. Let stand until glaze is set.