Anise Sugar Cookies Recipe
As much as I love giving away my baking, a few goodies—like these cookies—are "keepers". The light anise flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture make them a perfect after-dinner treat. —P Marchesi, Rocky Point, Long Island, New York
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Served Person: 108
vegetarian
white meat free
tree nut free
nut free
contains gluten
red meat free
shellfish free
contains dairy
contains eggs
pescatarian
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup butter softened
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon anise extract
- 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons aniseed
- frosting and coarse sugar optional
- Carbohydrate 2.72488833654461 g
- Cholesterol 9.15895062104271 mg
- Fat 3.46994203850762 g
- Fiber 0.0939135820220536 g
- Protein 0.479319136204353 g
- Saturated Fat 2.18128709967655 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (11g)
- Sodium 71.4867531512316 mg
- Sugar 2.63097475452256 g
- Trans Fat 0.251159382830404 g
- Calories 44 calories
Directions 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 375degrees for 6-7 minutes or until set. Cool on wire racks. If desired, frost cookies and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Yield: 9 dozen. Originally published as Anise Sugar Cookies in Country Woman Christmas Annual 1998, p30 Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend
