ANISE SHORTBREAD SANDWICH COOKIES
Apricot jam twinkles from each window cut out of these anise-infused shortbread stars.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield Makes 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a food processor, pulse flour, confectioners' sugar, salt, and anise seeds until combined. Add butter; process until mixture becomes sandy. Add yolks and liqueur; pulse until dough comes together (it may be sticky). Divide dough into 2 pieces and pat into disks. Wrap each in plastic and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 3 days (or freeze up to 1 month).
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough 1/8 inch thick. Cut out shapes using 3 1/2-inch star-shaped cutters. Use a 2 1/8-inch cutter to cut out centers of half of cookies. Transfer like sizes to parchment-lined baking sheets; freeze 15 minutes.
- Bake until cookies are barely turning golden around edges, about 14 minutes for smaller cookies, 16 to 18 for larger. Transfer baking sheets to wire racks; let cool completely. (Cookies can be made ahead up to this point and stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days, or frozen up to 3 months.)
- Bring jam to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium. Cook 1 minute. Strain through a coarse sieve, discarding any large pieces of fruit. Let cool until thickened slightly, about 10 minutes. Spread about 1/2 teaspoon strained jam onto each large solid cookie, and 1/4 teaspoon on half of the smaller cookies. Lightly dust large tops with confectioners' sugar; sandwich halves together. Serve same day.
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Ff Max
[email protected]I love that these cookies are not too sweet. They're the perfect snack to have with a cup of tea or coffee.
Yasir Ali Khan
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. I always have a few egg whites left over after making other recipes, and these cookies are the perfect way to use them up.
Girma Getsadik
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the anise flavor is just right.
Md Mohibul
[email protected]I made these cookies exactly as the recipe said and they turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves anise or shortbread cookies.
Morgan Ndiyo
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're delicious, beautiful, and they're sure to impress.
Tharushi Wijerathne
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look. They're so delicate and elegant, they're almost too pretty to eat.
Ekaji AKPET
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even a novice baker can handle them. I love that they don't require any special ingredients or equipment.
Ludovica Aizeyosabor
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of anise, but these cookies changed my mind. The flavor is so subtle and well-balanced, it's impossible not to love them.
boop Jenkins
[email protected]I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the delicate texture. I'll definitely be making them again.
Adult Zimema
[email protected]These anise shortbread sandwich cookies are simply divine! The anise flavor is subtle and perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the cookies. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.