Italian Soft Cookies


Course : Italian
Serves: 2
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Ingredients:


6 large eggs

4 tablespoons melted shortening

1/2 pound confectioners sugar

1 tablespoon lemon extract

1/4 teaspoon anise oil or extract

3 tablespoons baking powder

3 cups flour

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1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup confectioners sugar

1 package colored jimmies
 

Preparation / Directions:


Beat eggs very 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 frosting, 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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