Paula Miranda <p>old Italian recipe</p> 5 10 15 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs 6 tablespoons baking powder 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon anise extract 1 teaspoon anise extract 1 cup confectioners' sugar 2 tablespoons hot water 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. Mix together until dough is sticky. 3. Oil fingers and pinch off dough in 1 inch pieces. Roll into a ball and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet, 1 inch apart, flatten top slightly. Bake for 8 minutes. Dip cookies in Icing while warm. 4. To Make Icing: Blend in 1 teaspoon anise extract and enough hot water to 1 cup confectioner&#8217;s sugar to form a smooth icing. 1.52167 2007-11-27 18:16:14 UTC