Glazed Anise Cookies

• 2/3 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon aniseed
• 2 teaspoons anise extract
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup hot water
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon anise extract
• Paste food coloring, optional
• 2-1/2 to 3 cups confectioners' sugar

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in aniseed and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3. .Bake 375u0b0 for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and cream of tartar; bring to a boil over low heat. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 226u0b0 (thread stage). Cool to 110u0b0 (do not stir). Stir in the extract, food coloring if desired and enough confectioners' sugar to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over cookies.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/glazed-anise-cookies/ (may not work)