ANISE ICEBOX COOKIES

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These crisp, old-fashioned spice cookies are one of my favorite anise recipes to cook up—especially around the holidays. —Sharon Nichols, Brookings, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1 tablespoon aniseed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans and aniseed. , Shape into two 10-in. rolls; wrap each in waxed paper. Refrigerate for 4 hours., Preheat oven to 375°. Unwrap dough; cut 1/4 in. off the ends of each roll. Cut dough into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Omotayo Abibat
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Kevin Stewart
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


SABBIR MIAH
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I'm going to try making these cookies gluten-free.


Tahashin Habib
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I don't have all of the ingredients for this recipe.


tazeem mughal
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This recipe is too complicated. I'm going to try a different one.


Alias
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I'm allergic to anise, so I can't eat these cookies.


Anjal Tamang
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These cookies are too sweet for my taste.


jack ls
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't look like the ones in the picture.


Seenu Jutt
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cookies didn't turn out right. They were too dry and crumbly.


wayne perkins
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These cookies are the perfect addition to any cookie plate.


Munjurul Islam
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I love that these cookies can be made ahead of time.


Lajouciline Vantreal
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.


Md Baijit Islam
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I'm new to baking and these cookies were the perfect recipe to start with. They're so easy to make and they turned out perfect.


mdimran boss
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These cookies are so good! I can't stop eating them.


Abdu Sied
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste like they're from a bakery.


Sumen Zahra
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.


Md Tisad
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I'm not a huge fan of anise, but these cookies were still really good. The texture is perfect and they're not too sweet.


Charita Santi
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the anise flavor.


Nazan Mundrani
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're perfect for any occasion.


deandre edgerson
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.