Site Overlay

Italian Soft Cookies

Ingredients & Directions


6 Eggs
4 tb Melted shortening
1/2 Box ( 1/2 lb) confectioners
Sugar
1 tb Lemon extract
1/4 ts Anise oil or extract
3 tb Baking powder
3 c Flour
Frosting:
Milk, confectioners
Sugar, colored jimmies

Beat eggs vwey well and blend in sugar, melted shortening and flavorings.
Sift flour and baking powder and add to mixture to make a soft dough. If to
sticky, add a bit more flour for a soft dough. Shape into 2 large fat long
rolls and flatten tops with finger tips. Place each on a greased cookie
sheet and bake 375 for 20 minutes or light golden. Cool, frost and slice on
the diagonal. For fosting, mix a little milk and powder sugar to make a
thin frosting. With pastry brush, brush over cookie rolls and sprinkle with
colored jimmies. Cut when cold.

Yields
2 Dozen+