GLAZED ANISE COOKIES
Years ago, my German neighbor made similar cookies and hung them on her Christmas tree for the neighbor kids to eat. I finally came up with my own recipe and have been very pleased with the results.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in aniseed and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.Bake 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and cream of tartar; bring to a boil over low heat. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 226° (thread stage). Cool to 110° (do not stir). Stir in the extract, food coloring if desired and enough confectioners' sugar to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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GR Afridi
afridi.g@yahoo.comThese cookies are the perfect holiday gift. They're easy to make and they're always a hit.
Nickel Kipchumba
k70@hotmail.comThese cookies were a little too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little more butter next time.
Hasan imam12
h-i@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of anise, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The anise flavor is subtle and it's balanced out by the sweetness of the glaze.
larianocka
larianocka66@gmail.comThese cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. I always have a few egg whites left over after I make a cake or pie, and these cookies are the perfect way to use them up.
Akbal Hamidi
ahamidi@gmail.comI made these cookies for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.
Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! Central
central.w21@yahoo.comThese cookies are a little bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and they look so impressive.
Wyatt Lohmann
lohmann_wyatt@hotmail.frI'm not a baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more of your recipes.
Destiny Juarez
d-j@hotmail.comThese cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're easy to make and they always get rave reviews.
Amber Hedges
h.a80@aol.comI made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Gina Harris
gina_h@aol.comThese cookies are so cute and festive! I love the way the glaze makes them sparkle.
sajid Bashir
sajid@gmail.comI'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted ground almonds for the walnuts in this recipe. The cookies turned out great!
Lolo Nkosi
n_l@hotmail.co.ukI had a hard time finding anise extract, but I finally found it at a specialty grocery store. The cookies were worth the effort, though! They're so delicious.
Afsar ali afsar ali
ali-a@gmail.comThese cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try making them again with less sugar next time.
Cynthia Taylor
t-cynthia@hotmail.frI've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie to bring to a party or potluck.
Ms Fahima
msf@gmail.comThese cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also a fun and festive treat for any occasion.
Emu Sondha Mondol
emu-s24@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a big fan of anise, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The glaze is sweet and tangy and it balances out the anise flavor perfectly.
Kirra Iyoshikage
kirra@hotmail.comThese cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I will definitely be making them again.
Delisile Lovenes
delisilelovenes@hotmail.comI made these cookies for my family and they loved them! The anise flavor is just right and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Kashif Jameel
jameel-k7@gmail.comThese cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so delicious and festive.