Preheat oven to 350°. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
In bowl of a stand mixer using paddle attachment, or handheld mixer, cream butter and sugar until combined.
Add eggs and mix until combined.
Add milk, anise and vanilla. Mix until combined.
In a esperate bowl, mix tgother flour and baking powder.
Add flour mixture to wet ingredients slowly, a little at a time. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Using a tablespoon or tablespoon sized scoop, scoop dough and roll into balls. Place on baking sheets at least 1 ½ inches apart.
Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes.
Let cookies cool completely before dipping them in glaze.
When cookies are cool, mix together ingredients for the glaze, except nonpareils.
Make sure glaze is nice and smooth with no chunks.
Dip the tops of the cookies in the glaze and set on a wire rack with baking sheet underneath. Immediately sprinkle with nonpareils.
Let icing dry completely before storing cookies.
Enjoy!
