Noni's Anise Italian Cookies

1/2 c. soft butter
4 oz. soft cream cheese
3/4 c. sugar
2 1/2 large eggs
1 t. vanilla
1 t. anise extract
2 1/2 t. baking powder
2 1/2 c. flour, sifted

Mix cream cheese, butter, sugar; then add beaten eggs. Add vanilla and anise extracts; mix until smooth. Add dry ingredients. Blend well.
Shape into small balls. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes till barely brown on bottom.

Frosting:
1/2 c. softened butter
1-1 1/4 powdered sugar
a little bit of milk
1/4-1/2 t. lemon extract to taste
sprinkles - the tiny colored balls

After cookies cool, dip in frosting and sprinkle while wet.


by Dianna G.