Italian Wedding Cakes

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This cookie pretty much retains whatever shape you make it. You can use vanilla or anise extract, depending on your preference. It's a not-too-sweet, cakey cookie. They are my husband's favorite cookie.

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Steps

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Combine flour and shortening as if for pie crust.

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Add baking powder and combine.

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In a separate bowl , beat eggs and then add sugar and vanilla.

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Add flour mixture to egg mixture.

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To shape cookies , you can simply roll them into 1-inch balls or you can roll them into logs and fold them into pretzel shapes.

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They will puff up some but will mostly retain whatever shape you form them into.

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Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes.

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They will not brown much.

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Cool and frost with your favorite glaze and add sprinkles.

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For convenience , you can melt store-bought frosting.

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Ingredients

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flour, shortening, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, baking powder