*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Italian soft cookies

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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