Frosted Anise Sugar Cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 6 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon anise extract
• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 4 teaspoons butter, softened
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup whole milk
• Colored sprinkles, optional

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased
3. . Bake 8-10 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4. For glaze, in a large bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Dip tops of cookies into glaze. If desired, decorate with sprinkles. Let stand until set.

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