
Anise Sugar Cookies
Total Time
Prep: 40 min. Bake: 10 min./batch
Yield
5 dozen
As much as I love giving away my baking, a few goodies—like these anise sugar cookies—are keepers. The light anise flavor and buttery texture make them a perfect Christmas treat. —P. Marchesi, Rocky Point, Long Island, New York
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon anise extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons aniseed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Optional: Frosting of choice and sprinkles
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine the flour, aniseed, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
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Shape into 1-in. balls; place on greased baking sheets. Dip the bottom of glass in sugar; use to flatten cookies.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on wire racks. If desired, decorate cookies with frosting and sprinkles.
Nutrition Facts
1 cookie: 72 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 95mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
As much as I love giving away my baking, a few goodies—like these anise sugar cookies—are keepers. The light anise flavor and buttery texture make them a perfect Christmas treat. —P. Marchesi, Rocky Point, Long Island, New York
Recipe Creator
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