Italian Anisette Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon anise extract 
• 1 teaspoon anise extract 
• 1 tablespoon double-acting baking powder 
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar 
• 2  eggs 
• 4 cups flour all-purpose
• 0.5 cup milk 
• 0.8 cup vegetable oil 
• 2 tablespoons water hot
• 1 cup sugar white

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and white sugar. Make a well in the center and add oil, milk, 1 tablespoon anise extract, and eggs.
3. Mix together until dough is sticky.
4. Oil fingers and pinch off dough in 1 inch pieces.
5. Roll into a ball and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet, 1 inch apart, flatten top slightly.
6. Bake for 8 minutes. Dip cookies in Icing while warm.
7. To Make Icing: Blend in 1 teaspoon anise extract and enough hot water to 1 cup confectioner's sugar to form a smooth icing.