Nonna's Cookies

When I was growing up my family had the same Sunday routine: church, lunch at Nanny and Poppy's, food comas, and dinner/night swims at Nonna and Nonno's house. We had the privilege of swimming everyday of the year living in Naples. 

One thing that I took for granted was the AMAZING food that was prepared every Sunday by my talented grandmothers. It was southern cooking for lunch, and delizioso italian for dinner. The other night I was seriously craving my Nonna's sugar cookies she would often make for dessert. So, embracing my sweet-tooth, I made a batch. I have to say, I was very impressed by the way the turned out! 

Here's what you'll need: 

For the cookies: 

1 cup butter, softened

3/4 cups sugar

1 teaspoon anise extract

1 teaspoon lemon extract

3 cups flour

3 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 egg

For the glaze: 

1 cup powdered sugar
Milk (measure depending on how thick you want the glaze)

SPRINKLES! :)

Here's what you'll do: 

Pre-heat oven to 350 F
Beat together butter and sugar until creamy
Stir in anise and lemon
Add dry ingredients - blend together
Add eggs - blend
Form dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet
Bake for 15 (ish) minutes

Cool, Glaze, Sprinkle, Enjoy!

What are your favorite Sunday memories or traditions? Please feel free to comment below!