Best 7 Anise Seed Cookies Recipes

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**Indulge in a delightful baking journey as we explore the realm of aniseed cookies, a timeless treat that captivates taste buds with its aromatic and subtly sweet flavor.**

From the classic aniseed twists to the chewy aniseed drops, each recipe in this article promises a unique sensory experience. Discover the secrets behind creating the perfect aniseed cookie, with tips and tricks to achieve the ideal texture and flavor balance. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventure, these recipes will guide you towards creating delectable aniseed cookies that will impress and delight your friends and family. Dive into the world of aniseed cookies and embark on a flavorful odyssey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ANISE SEED-CINNAMON COOKIES: BISCOCHITOS



Anise Seed-Cinnamon Cookies: Biscochitos image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup sugar
1 orange, zested
1/4 cup sherry
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon anise seed, toasted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup lard or shortening
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease baking sheets.
  • In a small bowl combine sugar, orange zest, and sherry, and set aside to let flavors infuse the sugar. In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour, baking powder, anise seed, and salt. In another bowl, beat the lard with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add lard and infused sugar to flour mixture and knead until it forms a cohesive mass. On a floured surface, roll dough to a thickness of 1/4-inch. Cut into rectangles and pinch 1 of the short sides into deditos (little toes) which will spread apart when baking.
  • For the topping, combine cinnamon with sugar in a small bowl. Brush rectangles with beaten egg and sprinkle with topping. Transfer cookies with a spatula to baking sheet and bake 8 to 10 minutes until crispy and edges are just beginning to turn golden. Serve with cota tea or atole.

ANISE SEED BORRACHIO COOKIES



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You must find some time to make these cookies because are simply delicious; one of my best friend's favorites. They are classic sugar cookies with the blended flavors of vanilla, anise and rum.

Provided by Ruben Jerez

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons anise seed
3 tablespoons rum
1 ¼ cups butter
¾ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves

Steps:

  • Place the anise seeds in a small bowl with the rum. Set aside to marinate overnight.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the anise seed and rum. Mix in the egg. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and cloves; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies on a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown at the edges. Cool for a few minutes on baking sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 90.1 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

BISCOCHITOS/BIZCOCHITOS - ANISE SEED COOKIES



Biscochitos/Bizcochitos - Anise Seed Cookies image

Usually every Christmas gathering in New Mexico serves these wonderful biscochitos. Biscochitos are said to be native to New Mexico, where they are traditionally made with lard. Other names associated with biscochitos are names such as Polvorones or Mexican Wedding Cookies. In Spain they are called Mantecosos. As the "Original...

Provided by Teresa Morgan

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups lard 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons anise seed 2 eggs 1/4 cup brandy 1/4 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
you can substitute red wine for brandy
or orange juice

Steps:

  • 1. Make Sugar-Cinnamon Mixture; set aside. Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture: 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 table spoon ground cinnamon. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl, and set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the lard and 1 1/2 cups sugar until smooth. Mix in the anise seed, and beat until fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time. Add the sifted ingredients and wine, and stir until well blended. On a floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/2 or 1/4 inch thickness, and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. The traditional is fleur-de-lis. Place cookies onto baking sheets. Mix together the 1/4 cup of sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the tops of the cookies. Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bottoms are lightly browned.

ANISE SEED COOKIES



Anise Seed Cookies image

Cookies flavored with anise seeds and flavoring. Decorate with colored sprinkles, sugar or confectioners glaze for a more festive appearance.

Provided by Bernie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 3h35m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 eggs
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon anise oil
1 teaspoon anise seed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whip eggs and sugar together for 15 minutes on the high speed of an electric mixer. Gradually stir in the flour, anise oil and anise seeds. Spoon out dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto well greased cookie sheets. Decorate at this time if desired. Let the cookies stand uncovered for at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Bake cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, until cookies begin to brown. remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 4.5 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

SESAME SEED ANISE COOKIES



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These are wonderful with coffee or hot tea

Provided by Mary Muscarello

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 eggs
3/4 c crisco
3/4 c butter
1 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
5 c flour
3 drops anise oil
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
sesame seeds

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all ingredients and roll into a long roll. Chill. Cut into slices about 2-3 inches thick. Roll slightly and put a little water on cookie and roll in sesame seeds. Bake at 350 degrees until lightly brown

CRISP ANISE SEED BUTTER COOKIES



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My husband's aunt used to make these cookies every Christmas just for him. You must use real anise seeds. They will please everyone's taste buds.

Provided by Barbara Carrigan

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons anise seeds
¼ cup white sugar for decoration
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Gradually mix in the sifted ingredients and anise seeds until well blended. Cover and chill for several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets. Sprinkle the tops with a mixture of the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and cinnamon.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until light brown. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Happy Holidays!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 17.2 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 55.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

ANISE SEED BORRACHIO COOKIES



Anise Seed Borrachio Cookies image

This is posted for the ZWT 2006. I have not tried this recipe, it is compliments of allrecipes.com by Ruben Jerez

Provided by Creation In Hope

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 36 cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons anise seed
3 tablespoons rum
1 1/4 cups butter
3/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves

Steps:

  • Place the anise seeds in a small bowl with the rum.
  • Set aside to marinate overnight.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  • Stir in the anise seed and rum.
  • Mix in the egg.
  • Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and cloves; stir into the butter mixture until well blended.
  • Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8 inch thickness.
  • Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
  • Place cookies on a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown at the edges.
  • Cool for a few minutes on baking sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Tips:

  • Preheat the oven before starting to mix the dough. This helps ensure that the cookies bake evenly.
  • Use a cookie scoop or spoon to measure the dough to ensure that all of the cookies are the same size.
  • Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent them from sticking.
  • Bake the cookies until they are golden brown around the edges but still slightly soft in the center.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These anise seed cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their unique flavor and crispy texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a new cookie recipe to try, give these anise seed cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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