Italian soft cookies

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Italian soft cookies

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Ethnic
Italian Mc

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 Eggs
4 tb Melted shortening
1/2 Box ( 1/2 lb) confectioners
Sugar
1 tb Lemon extract
1/4 ts Anise oil or extract
3 tb Baking powder
3 c Flour
Frosting:
Milk, confectioners
Sugar, colored jimmies

Beat eggs vwey well and blend in sugar, melted shortening and
flavorings. Sift flour and baking powder and add to mixture to make a soft
dough. If to sticky, add a bit more flour for a soft dough. Shape into 2
large fat long rolls and flatten tops with finger tips. Place each on a
greased cookie sheet and bake 375 for 20 minutes or light golden. Cool,
frost and slice on the diagonal. For fosting, mix a little milk and
powder sugar to make a thin frosting. With pastry brush, brush over cookie
rolls and sprinkle with colored jimmies. Cut when cold.


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