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baking · vegetarian

Italian Christmas cookies

Soft lemon-anise drop cookies with glaze and sprinkles.

Time
40min
Steps
4
Italian Christmas cookies, photographed from above

Ingredients

36 servings

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Allergens

Contains milk, egg and wheat.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Heat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Cream butter and sugar, beat in eggs, milk, extract and zest.

    2. 2

      Mix in the dry ingredients to a soft dough.

    3. 3

      Roll into 2.5 cm balls and bake 10–12 minutes until just golden underneath.

    4. 4

      Dip cooled cookies in glaze and add sprinkles.

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