Italian Cookies with Sprinkles

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Beat butter and sugar together until creamy. Stir in anise extract and lemon extract. Blend in eggs. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl; blend into egg mixture until dough is almost crumbly but stays together when you roll it in your hands.

3 . Stage

Form dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

4 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set and golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely, about 15 minutes.

5 . Stage

Meanwhile, combine powdered sugar and milk in a bowl. Glaze cooled cookies and top with sprinkles.