Italian anise cookies

These festive Anise Cookies are soft, flavorful, and have just the right amount of sweetness. The licorice-like flavor of the anise pairs beautifully with the tender cookie and sweet glazed icing. These Italian Anise Cookies will make a perfect addition to your Christmas gathering!

My Mom's Italian Cookies have a soft texture, thanks to a secret ingredient! Flavor them with vanilla or use anise to make anisette cookies.

Ingredients ½ cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar

Very popular holiday sweets because these Italian Anise cookies are absolutely delicious and very festive looking too. This recipe makes a big batch of cookies so they’re perfect for a Christmas cookie exchange, as edible holiday gifts, or to bring along to a holiday gathering or family get-together.

Light, airy cookies made with anise extract, then dipped in a thick, white anise-flavored glaze and sprinkled with rainbow nonpareils. Just like you'd find in an authentic Italian bakery!

Italian Anise Cookies!! These cookies NEED to be on your holiday cookie tray! Not a fan of anise? Use your favorite extract for a new flavor!

Soft buttery anise-flavored Italian Cookies are dipped in a creamy glaze, topped with colorful sprinkles. They are perfect for holidays and special occasions!!

Traditional Italian Christmas cookies are a festive version of a classic - flavored with almond extract and covered in a simple almond glaze.

If you love experimenting, these unique Italian cookies are sure to ignite your passion. Discover different types of Italian cookies, perfect for any Italian-themed celebration. Click and save to add these recipes to your baking list!

Ever since I can remember, for every family gathering there ever was my grandmother has always brought these to the table. And just about ev...