4 italian anise icing Recipes

butter, softened, sugar, eggs, anise extract (or almond extract), all-purpose flour (may need up to 3 cups), baking powder, milk, sugar, milk, anise extract, decorative candy sprinkles

butter, softened (2 sticks), eggs, beaten, sugar, flour, baking powder, vanilla, powdered sugar (1/2 of a 1-lb box), milk, anise extract or 1 tbsp vanilla or 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, colored crystal sugar, to decorate

sugar, egg, butter, melted and cooled, vanilla extract, drops anise extract or 1/4 tsp ground fennel, milk, all-purpose flour , sifted