They looked like powdered sugar-coated Italian wedding cookies, but with a secret: anise extract. I've found versions in bakeries and packaged shelf-stable options, but they aren't quite right ...

Make the cookies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together egg, sugar, milk, oil, almond extract, vanilla extract and orange zest ...