Low-Fat Anise Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fat-free margarine
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 7 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon anise extract
• 2/3 cup skim milk

Frosting

• 1 tablespoon fat-free margarine
• 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons anise extract

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. 2

   Cream Promise spread and sugar until smooth.

3. 3

   Add eggs and milk and beat well.

4. 4

   Slowly add in flour mixture (flour, baking powder, & salt) and mix well.

5. 5

   Drop dough by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.

6. 6

   Flatten slightly and bake about 12 minutes before they start to brown.

7. 7

   Remove from oven and place on cooling racks.

8. 8

   When completely cool you may frost them.

9. 9

   Frosting: Mix Promise spread, sugar, milk, and anise extract until smooth.

10. 10

    Use to frost cooled cookies.

11. 11

    Decorate as desired.