Nonna's Anise Cookies

Ingredients

For 2 Dozen(s)

For the Cookies:

• 3 large eggs
• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup confectioner's sugar
• 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon anise extract (you can adjust the flavor to your liking)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Icing:

• 1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon anise extract or Sanbuca liqueur
• 1 drop any food coloring
• white nonpareils