Best 4 Anise Balls Recipes
Indulge in the sweet and aromatic bliss of anise balls, a traditional Middle Eastern delicacy that has captured hearts and taste buds for centuries. These delectable morsels, also known as maamoul, are a hallmark of celebratory occasions, often gracing the tables during Eid, Christmas, and other festive gatherings. Immerse yourself in a culinary journey as we explore two irresistible variations of anise balls: the classic anise filling nestled in a delicate shortbread-like pastry, and a delightful chocolate filling enveloped in a crisp and flaky shell. Prepare to tantalize your senses with these iconic treats, deeply rooted in tradition and guaranteed to leave an unforgettable impression.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ANISE CANDY
Making this old-fashioned anise candy has become an annual Christmas project for me since I first prepared this recipe at the home of a friend who made candy for a shop. To vary the recipe a little, you can substitute peppermint extract for the anise and green food coloring for red.-Jobyna Carpenter, Poulsbo, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 1 pound (about 8 dozen).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Butter an 8-in. square dish with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the water, corn syrup and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook for 3 minutes to dissolve any sugar crystals., Uncover; cook over medium-high heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in extract and food coloring. , Pour into prepared dish. Using a sharp knife, score into 3/4-in. squares. Cool. Separate into squares, using a sharp knife if necessary. Place confectioners' sugar in a pan; add candy and roll until coated. Brush off excess sugar with a pastry brush. , Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
ANISE SEED ROLLS
This is one of my favorite roll recipes. Everyone gets excited when I tell them I'm making these for Thanksgiving. They are sweet and have just the slightest hint of anise. They're definitely worth the work, and I hope you love these as much as my family does!
Provided by Nurit Cusack
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Rolls and Buns
Time 3h10m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pour the milk into a pan, and heat just until bubbles form around the edge of the pan. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm (110 degrees F/45 degrees C).
- Dissolve yeast in 1 cup lukewarm (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) water. Allow to rest 5 minutes.
- Beat the shortening with the sugar, eggs, salt, and anise seeds in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the milk and yeast mixture. Gradually mix in the flour, stirring to make a soft dough (dough should not be sticky). Add more flour if needed. Cover bowl with a clean cloth, and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Lightly grease 2 baking sheets. Punch down dough, divide into two pieces, and roll out each piece into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut dough into 8x1 inch strips. Twist each strip into a simple knot, and place on prepared baking sheet. Cover with a clean cloth, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Pour 1 quart water into a pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Dip each roll quickly into the boiling water, and return to baking sheet.
- Bake rolls in preheated oven until tops are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 75.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
ANISE BALLS
Make and share this Anise Balls recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 dozen cookies, 72 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cream together Crisco, sugar, eggs and anise oil.
- Add flour and baking powder. Mix well.
- Refrigerate 1 hour. (Dough will be very soft).
- Drop by small spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
- I like to frost them with a French vanilla or buttercream frosting. If I am using frosting from a can, I frost them when ready to eat. At Christmas, I use red or green frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.2, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 20.7, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 0.9
ITALIAN ANISETTE COOKIES
Old Italian recipe.
Provided by Heather
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and white sugar. Make a well in the center and add oil, milk, 1 tablespoon anise extract, and eggs. Mix together until dough is sticky.
- Oil fingers and pinch off dough in 1 inch pieces. Roll into a ball and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet, 1 inch apart, flatten top slightly. Bake for 8 minutes. Dip cookies in Icing while warm.
- To Make Icing: Blend in 1 teaspoon anise extract and enough hot water to 1 cup confectioner's sugar to form a smooth icing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 21.2 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 92.5 mg, Sugar 18.1 g
Tips:
- Use fresh anise seeds. Fresh anise seeds have a stronger flavor than ground anise, and they will give your cookies a more intense anise flavor.
- Toast the anise seeds before using them. Toasting the anise seeds will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant. To toast the anise seeds, place them in a small skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until they are fragrant and slightly browned.
- Use a combination of all-purpose flour and cake flour. Cake flour will make your cookies lighter and more tender, while all-purpose flour will give them a little more structure. If you don't have cake flour, you can substitute all-purpose flour, but your cookies may be a little denser.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will make your cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven. You can chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. The cookies should be slightly golden brown around the edges and just set in the center. If you overbake the cookies, they will be dry and crumbly.
Conclusion:
Anise balls are a delicious and easy-to-make Christmas cookie. They are perfect for gift-giving or for enjoying at home with your family and friends. With their sweet and aniseed flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a festive and delicious cookie to bake, give anise balls a try.
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