Anise extract (optional): Wait, like licorice? Yes, anise extract is very similar to the taste of black licorice and a traditional flavor in this cookie. You can leave it out, but this recipe uses a ...

Our family-favorite ginger cookie recipe is a go-to from Allrecipes, so I made one last search and found this Italian Cookies with Anise recipe—it's the perfect stand-in for our missing family ...