Best 5 Italian Dark Chocolate Anise Cookie Recipes

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey with our enticing Italian Dark Chocolate Anise Cookies recipe collection. These exquisite cookies, known as "Amaretti all'Anice," are a harmonious blend of rich dark chocolate and aromatic anise, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Originating from the charming city of Siena, Tuscany, these cookies have a rich history and are a beloved treat in Italy.

Our curated collection offers a variety of Amaretti all'Anice recipes, catering to different tastes and preferences. Indulge in the classic recipe, which embodies the traditional flavors of this timeless cookie. Explore variations that incorporate ingredients like cocoa powder for an extra chocolatey twist, or walnuts for a delightful crunch. For those with dietary restrictions, discover gluten-free and vegan adaptations that preserve the essence of these delectable cookies.

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ITALIAN ANISE COOKIES



Italian Anise Cookies image

Delicious anise cookies.

Provided by ajv2001

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h30m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large eggs
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon anise oil
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
½ cup confectioners' sugar, or more as needed
2 tablespoons milk, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Beat eggs together in a large bowl. Gradually stir white sugar into beaten eggs until smooth. Slowly pour vegetable oil and anise oil into sugar mixture until incorporated. Mix flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl; slowly add to sugar mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until dough is dry.
  • Refrigerate dough, 30 minutes to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Roll dough into walnut-size balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are crisp around the edges, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar and milk together in a bowl until desired consistency is reached. Dip a fork into the icing and drizzle over cookies. Allow icing to harden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 80.8 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

ITALIAN COOKIES WITH ANISE



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Every family reunion since I can remember my great Aunt Nin brings anise-flavored Italian cookies that everybody loves. I figured out her exact recipe by trial and error but don't tell her! Sprinkle with nonpareils or sprinkles when icing is still wet, but hurry, they dry fast!

Provided by AliciaVR6

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon anise extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon anise extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat butter and sugar for dough together in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and anise extract and blend. Combine flour and baking powder in a separate bowl; stir into butter mixture until blended.
  • Take a ping pong-sized ball of dough and roll between your hands to form a rope. Connect the ends and twist into a figure 8 shape. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Bake in batches in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Mix milk into confectioners' sugar for icing, stirring slowly. Add the anise extract and vanilla extract.
  • Dip cooled cookies into the icing face-down and lay on wax paper or a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 27.1 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

ITALIAN ANISE CHOCOLATE WALNUT COOKIES



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This was passed down by my Italian mother In law. I absolutely love these cookies. It is truly a very delicious cookie. I love making these during the winter months. I have had many compliments on this recipe. I am sharing a favorite for you all to enjoy. :-)

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Tbsp baking powder
1 1/3 c flour
12 oz chocolate melted. semi sweet or dark
1/2 c sambuca or anise flavored liquor
1 c chopped walnuts
3 Tbsp granulated sugar
2 eggs
4 Tbsp butter
1/4 tsp salt
DIPPING
2 c confection sugar

Steps:

  • 1. melt the butter and the chocolate in a double boiler stir until smooth
  • 2. whisk the eggs Sambuca and the 2 1/2 tablespoons of sugar together. Add walnuts to the egg mixture and mix. set bowl aside
  • 3. In another bowl sift the baking powder,salt,and flour together
  • 4. whisk the melted chocolate in to the egg mixture. Stir flour in to the mixture and blend well.Refrigerate dough until it stiffens up enough to make cookie balls with
  • 5. make balls out of dough about an inch wide. Roll in confection sugar,and place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 until centers crack (about 10 minutes)Remove and cool.

CHOCOLATE ANISE COOKIES



Chocolate Anise Cookies image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield about 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground anise seed
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line a heavy large baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl to blend. Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar and butter in a large bowl to blend. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time. Add the flour mixture and beat just until blended. Add the ground anise seed and mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Form the dough into a 16-inch-long, 3-inch-wide log. Transfer the log to the prepared baking sheet. Bake until light golden, about 30 minutes. Cool 30 minutes.
  • Place the log on the cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut the log on a diagonal into 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange the cookies cut side down on the baking sheet. Bake the cookies until pale golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a rack and cool completely.

ITALIAN DARK CHOCOLATE & ANISE COOKIE



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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with non-stick baking spray. 2. In a bowl, thoroughly mix together semolina flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, anise seeds, and salt. 3. In another bowl, mix sugar, oil, water, and vanilla thoroughly. Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture till blended. 4. Gently add in the amount of chocolate you prefer. 5. Roll quarter size balls and lay them out on the baking sheet-dough will be a bit sticky, so you may want to oil your hands first. Bake for 10 to 11 minutes. Enjoy with hot tea, coffee, or soy milk! Source of recipe: I created this cookie, as I wanted a vegan cookie that reminded me of the type of Italian cookie that is so good with hot tea or coffee. This one is perfect and even tastes buttery but without margarine or butter! Preparation Time: 7 minutes, Cooking time: 11 minutes Cooking Time: 11 minutes Servings: 12 Recipe Category: Cookies

Provided by mblum

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 18m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup semolina flour
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon anise seed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup oil
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet vegan chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with non-stick baking spray.
  • 2. In a bowl, thoroughly mix together semolina flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, anise seeds, and salt.
  • 3. In another bowl, mix sugar, oil, water, and vanilla thoroughly. Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture till blended.
  • 4. Gently add in the amount of chocolate you prefer.
  • 5. Roll quarter size balls and lay them out on the baking sheet-dough will be a bit sticky, so you may want to oil your hands first. Bake for 10 to 11 minutes.

Tips:

  • Make sure the butter and eggs are cold before you start baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape in the oven.
  • Use a dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa solids. This will give the cookies a rich, intense flavor.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before you enjoy them. This will help them develop their full flavor.

Conclusion:

These Italian Dark Chocolate Anise Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover egg whites. With their rich chocolate flavor and hint of anise, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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