Angelettis

Ingredients

• •4 cups all-purpose flour
• •2 tablespoons baking powder
• •½ teaspoon salt
• •1 cup butter
• •1 cup granulated sugar
• •6 large eggs
• •1 teaspoon anise extract
• •16 ounces confectioners' sugar
• •¼ cup lemon juice
• •coarse sanding sugar
• •vanilla

Method

Adapted from foodista.com

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3Set aside.
4. 4In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
5. 5On medium speed, add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
6. 6Add vanilla.
7. 7Beat until incorporated.
8. 8With mixer on, gradually add flour mixture.
9. 9Beat until dough comes together.
10. 10Scoop dough into tablespoon-size balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment or a nonstick baking mat.
11. 11Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
12. 12Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
13. 13Meanwhile, stir together confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water.
14. 14Place wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet.
15. 15Once cookies have cooled, top with icing.
16. 16Sprinkle with sugar, and let stand until icing is firm.