Iced Anise Cookies

• 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup 2% milk
• 2 teaspoons anise extract
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons 2% milk
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
• Coarse and colored sugars, optional

1. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar and baking powder. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, butter, milk and extract. Stir into dry ingredients until blended. Stir in remaining flour until dough forms a ball. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth.
2. Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into thin 6-in. ropes; twist each rope into a "Q" shape. Place on ungreased
3. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 8-10 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4. For icing, in a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, milk and extract; beat until smooth. Spread over tops of cookies; decorate with sugars if desired.

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