As much as I love giving away my baking, a few goodies-like these anise Christmas cookies-are keepers. The light flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture make them one of my favorite anise recipes. -P Marchesi, Rocky Point, Long Island, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 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 375° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on wire racks. If desired, decorate cookies with frosting and sprinkles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies came out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Yamuna Vanigasekara
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but the anise flavor was nice.
Catherine Patin
[email protected]I love the flavor of these cookies! The anise is not overpowering and the cookies are perfectly sweet.
Tamara Heffron
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The anise flavor is not too strong and the cookies are perfectly chewy.
kobby KIRI
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try these cookies because I'm not a huge fan of anise, but I'm so glad I did! The anise flavor is very mild and the cookies are perfectly sweet and chewy.
Birendra sah Mobile
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of anise, but these cookies changed my mind! The flavor is subtle and not overpowering at all. The cookies are also very soft and chewy.
YaMi HaBeShA
[email protected]These cookies were a hit with my family! They are so easy to make and the anise flavor is just perfect. I will definitely be making these again.