Anise Cookies Recipe

Grandma's secret recipe for melt-in-your-mouth anise cookies! These delicate treats are bursting with warm, spicy anise flavor and coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar crust. Perfect for holiday baking or any time you crave a comforting classic.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 18 mins
Calories 366.6 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 3.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Anise Cookies

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
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  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar, plus 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon anise extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

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How to Make Anise Cookies

  1. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon anise extract.
  3. Gradually add 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
  5. Place the balls onto ungreased baking sheets.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  7. While still warm, roll the cookies in a mixture of ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

100g

Fat

22g

Carbs

15g

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