Twinkling Anise Stars

Categories: cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup Butter softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons anise extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Decorator sugars

Directions

1. Combine butter, sugar, egg, anise extract and vanilla in bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat until well mixed.

2. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into ball; flatten to 1/2 inch. Wrap each in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate 1-2 hours or until firm.

3. Heat oven to 350°F.

4. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface, one-half at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with 1 1/2- to 2-inch star cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart onto parchment lined cookie sheets. Sprinkle with decorator sugars; gently press into cookies. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

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