Taralli (Cookies)

6 Eggs; slightly beaten

1/4 lb Butter; melted and cooled

1 c Sugar

1/2 c Milk

1 ts Vanilla

6 ts Baking powder

5 c Flour; approximately

Icing: 2 c Confectioner`s sugar

4 ts Water; more or less

1 ts Vanilla

Colored sprinkles; optional Recipe by: CAMPISI (JGRP79A) 1. Place the beaten eggs in a large bowl. Add the butter and sugar

gradually, mixing continuously with a wooden spoon. 2. Add the milk, vanilla, and baking powder, and enough flour to make a

firm but soft dough. 3. Flour your hands. Break off a small piece of dough and roll it into

a sausage shape about a 1/2 inch in diameter. Shape it into a ring, joining the ends firmly. 4. Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Set on

a rack to cool. ICING: 1. Combine the sugar, water, and vanilla in a mixing bowl.

2. Dip the cooled taralli into the icing, or spread the icing over them

with your fingers. 3. Top with sprinkles.

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