ANISE CAKES

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Delicate cookies, perfect for Xmas platters. Flavor either with anise oil or crushed anise seeds. Make ahead and store in covered tin to develop flavors.

Provided by superbuna

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 13h20m

Yield 50 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2-2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon anise oil, or
1 1/2 tablespoons crushed anise seeds

Steps:

  • Beat eggs until light.
  • Add sugar gradually, beating till creamy.
  • Add vanilla; add anise oil now if using it.
  • Sift flour with baking powder; add to mixture beating it well.
  • If you use anise seeds instead of anise oil, add it now.
  • Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheets.
  • Allow them to dry 12 hours or overnight.
  • Bake for 12 minutes in 350 degree oven. Check to see if golden around edges. Do not allow them to get brown. Makes 50 1-1/2" cookies.
  • Note: I use cooking spray or silicone sheets on cookie sheets---nothing sticks and no clean up.
  • Cooking time included overnight drying time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.4, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 11.6, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 4, Protein 0.8

Alhaj Yasir
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This cake is delicious! The anise flavor is not overpowering, and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Nawaz Muhammad
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Jovan Ranks
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This cake is amazing! The anise flavor is perfect, and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Yindra Serrano
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Hassam Ud din
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The anise flavor was nice, and the cake was very moist. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe.


Ahmed aliyu
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I've never had an anise cake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow and the cake turned out amazing! The flavor is subtle but delicious, and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Hawkeyes SLY
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This cake is easy to make and so delicious! The anise flavor is not overpowering, and it pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the cake. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Tito Sarker
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I made this cake for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor, and it was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Khizar Satti
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This anise cake is so delicious and moist! I've made it several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. The flavor is amazing, and the anise adds a unique and special touch. I highly recommend this recipe!