ANISE SUGAR COOKIES

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As much as I love giving away my baking, a few goodies-like these anise Christmas cookies-are keepers. The light flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture make them one of my favorite anise recipes. -P Marchesi, Rocky Point, Long Island, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine the flour, aniseed, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape into 1-in. balls; place on greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar., Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on wire racks. If desired, decorate cookies with frosting and sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Melanie Tanuvasa
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These cookies are delicious! The anise flavor is subtle and delicate, and the cookies are perfectly sweet and chewy. I love the addition of the sugar crystals on top. They add a nice crunch and sparkle.


LOVE LOVE
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Wow! These cookies are incredible. The anise flavor is perfect and the cookies are so soft and chewy. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my favorites.


Smith ayodele
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These cookies are amazing! I've never had anything like them before. The anise flavor is so unique and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Obasi kenzie
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and the anise flavor is delicious. I love that they're not too sweet either.


Aliyan Jan
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These cookies are so good! I love the anise flavor and the way the sugar crystals sparkle on top. They're perfect for a holiday party or a special occasion.


Chamili Chowdhuri
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I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique anise flavor. They're also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


sophie lemay
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These cookies are delicious! The anise flavor is subtle and delicate, and the cookies are perfectly sweet and chewy. I love the addition of the sugar crystals on top. They add a nice crunch and sparkle.


Raju bc
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Wow! These cookies are incredible. The anise flavor is perfect and the cookies are so soft and chewy. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my favorites.


Sks Tamim
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These cookies are amazing! I've never had anything like them before. The anise flavor is so unique and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Xavier Becerra
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and the anise flavor is delicious. I love that they're not too sweet either.


Arjun Anu
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These cookies are so good! The anise flavor is just right, and the cookies are perfectly chewy. I love the delicate crunch of the sugar crystals on top. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Rako Bio
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the unique anise flavor. They're also very easy to make, which is a bonus. I will definitely be adding these to my regular holiday baking rotation.


Hayley
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I was a bit hesitant to try these cookies because I'm not a huge fan of anise, but I'm so glad I did! The anise flavor is very mild and doesn't overpower the other flavors in the cookie. The cookies are also incredibly soft and chewy, with a perfect


Lauren Kates
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These anise sugar cookies are divine! The anise flavor is subtle and delicate, and the cookies are perfectly sweet and chewy. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making these again and again!