A hint of anise gives these glazed cookies grown-up appeal.
15m
PREP TIME
12m
COOK TIME
204
CALORIES
8
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 18
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Anise Extract, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
KEY PRODUCTS
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Beat butter and granulated sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg, 1/2 teaspoon of the extract and salt; mix well. Gradually beat in flour on low speed until well mixed. Divide dough in half. Form each half into a log about 9 inches long and 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour.
- 2 Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut dough into 1/4-inch slices. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- 3 Bake 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
- 4 For the Glaze, mix confectioners' sugar, water and remaining 1/4 teaspoon extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies. Let stand until glaze is set.