Best 9 Anise Orange Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of tantalizing treats, where the harmonious blend of flavors creates an unforgettable symphony on the palate, there lies a culinary masterpiece that captures the essence of delight - anise orange cookies. These delectable creations transport you to a realm of exquisite taste, where the aromatic embrace of anise and the citrusy zest of orange dance together in perfect harmony. As you embark on this culinary journey, we will guide you through the steps to craft these tantalizing cookies, ensuring a delightful experience with every bite.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ANISE-ORANGE COOKIES



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Serve these flavorful cookies with Supremed Citrus for a light dessert after a heavy meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup coarse semolina flour
3 tablespoons almond flour (or finely ground almonds with skin)
2 teaspoons anise seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, plus 2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together flours, anise, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Put sugar and zest into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-high speed for 30 seconds. Add butter; mix until pale and fluffy, about 1 minute. Reduce speed to medium. Mix in juice and egg. Add flour mixture; mix until just combined.
  • Working in batches, spoon batter into a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain round tip (such as Wilton No. 1A). Pipe 3 1/2-inch-long lines onto parchment-lined baking sheets, making the ends slightly thicker than centers. Bake cookies until edges and bottoms are golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks 5 minutes. Using a spatula, transfer cookies to rack; let cool completely.

ORANGE-ANISE BIZCOCHITOS (MEXICAN ORANGE-ANISE COOKIES)



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One of my favorite cookies, especially for the holidays! Delicate crisp sugar cookies with a delightful 'Old World' orange-anise flavor, these cookies are a wonderful addition to the holiday cookie tray and are lovely enjoyed with a cup of tea or your favorite holiday beverage. Enjoy! From Sunset Magazine, Dec. 2001.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 7-8 dozen cookies, 24-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup vegetable shortening (room temp.)
1 cup sugar, divided use
1 large egg
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/4 cup orange juice (preferably fresh squeezed)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (approximate)
1 1/2 tablespoons anise seeds, crushed
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat shortening and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Add egg, orange peel, and orange juice and beat just until combined.
  • In a medium bowl, mix 2 1/2 cups flour, anise seeds, baking powder, and salt. Add to shortening mixture, stir to mix, then beat well until well blended. Divide dough in half and flatten each half into a disk. Wrap each disk tightly in plastic wrap and freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Unwrap dough. On a lightly floured surface, with a floured rolling pin, roll one disk at a time to about 1/8-inch thick. With floured (2 to 2 1/2-inch) cookie cutters, cut dough into shapes and place about 1-inch apart on greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake cookies at 350°F just until edges are golden, about 10-12 minutes. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.4, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.8, Sodium 42.8, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 8.6, Protein 1.7

ANISE SEED-CINNAMON COOKIES: BISCOCHITOS



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup sugar
1 orange, zested
1/4 cup sherry
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon anise seed, toasted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup lard or shortening
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease baking sheets.
  • In a small bowl combine sugar, orange zest, and sherry, and set aside to let flavors infuse the sugar. In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour, baking powder, anise seed, and salt. In another bowl, beat the lard with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add lard and infused sugar to flour mixture and knead until it forms a cohesive mass. On a floured surface, roll dough to a thickness of 1/4-inch. Cut into rectangles and pinch 1 of the short sides into deditos (little toes) which will spread apart when baking.
  • For the topping, combine cinnamon with sugar in a small bowl. Brush rectangles with beaten egg and sprinkle with topping. Transfer cookies with a spatula to baking sheet and bake 8 to 10 minutes until crispy and edges are just beginning to turn golden. Serve with cota tea or atole.

CHEWY ORANGE-ALMOND COOKIES



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These confectioners'-sugar-dusted almond cookies are also made with fruit (orange zest) and spice (anise seed), giving them a complex flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 1/2 ounces sliced almonds, about 1 1/4 cups
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Zest of 2 oranges, finely grated, about 4 tablespoons
1 teaspoon anise seeds, crushed
3 large egg whites, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, blend 3 1/2 ounces almonds (about 1 cup) with a cup sugar until almonds are finely ground. Transfer almond mixture to a medium bowl. Stir in flour, orange zest, and crushed anise seeds.
  • Using an electric mixer, whisk egg whites, salt, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar to soft glossy peaks. Fold egg-white mixture into dry ingredients until just blended.
  • Spoon level tablespoons of batter 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Using remaining 3/4 ounce almonds, arrange 3 sliced almonds on each cookie. Sift confectioners' sugar over cookies. Bake until cookies are lightly browned along edges, about 12 minutes. Cool slightly before removing from sheets with a spatula.

ANISETTE COOKIES I



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My family calls these "Italian Cookies". They can be made with Anisette or with Anise flavoring. The orange juice adds nice flavor. They are a cake-like cookie that is a Christmas tradition in my family. (They get huge due to all the baking powder, so do not roll too large).

Provided by LLYONS

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 eggs
2 cups white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon anise extract
5 teaspoons baking powder
7 cups sifted all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs. Blend in vegetable oil, orange juice, vanilla, lemon and anise flavoring.
  • Sift the flour with the sugar and baking powder. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture. The dough will probably be sticky. Add additional flour until dough no longer sticks to your hands and can rolled.
  • Pull off a piece of dough about the size of a walnut. Roll it into a rope and shape it into a knot. Place finished knots 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Bottoms should slightly brown. Cool cookies on a wire rack. If desired ice with confectioner's sugar icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 41 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

TRADITIONAL ANISE COOKIES



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This authentic anise cookie is my mothers recipe. The use of anise oil (available behind the counter from your pharmacist)sets this cookie apart from the rest. You can make these cookies in November and store them in a tightly covered tin to let them age and mellow, ready for Christmas.

Provided by BonnieZ

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 dozen cookies, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 large eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon anise oil (not extract see above)

Steps:

  • With a Kitchenaid mixer: beat eggs 20 minutes with 2 cups of granulated sugar (yes I mean 20 minutes as this is what will make the cookies light as a feather with a crisp melt in you mouth top crust).
  • Add flour gradually, beating well after each addition. Add 1 tsp anise oil and blend well.
  • Drop by tablespoonsful onto greased cookie sheets and let stand in a draft free place overnight.
  • Bake in a 375°F oven for 10 minutes until light golden but do not brown.
  • Cool on baking racks thoroughly before storing.
  • Store in a tightly covered cookie tin (not plastic).
  • The longer you let the cookie age, the better it will be.

ITALIAN ANISE COOKIES



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Delicious anise cookies.

Provided by ajv2001

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h30m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large eggs
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon anise oil
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
½ cup confectioners' sugar, or more as needed
2 tablespoons milk, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Beat eggs together in a large bowl. Gradually stir white sugar into beaten eggs until smooth. Slowly pour vegetable oil and anise oil into sugar mixture until incorporated. Mix flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl; slowly add to sugar mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until dough is dry.
  • Refrigerate dough, 30 minutes to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Roll dough into walnut-size balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are crisp around the edges, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar and milk together in a bowl until desired consistency is reached. Dip a fork into the icing and drizzle over cookies. Allow icing to harden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 80.8 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

ANISE SUGAR COOKIES



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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

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon anise extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons aniseed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
Optional: Frosting of choice and sprinkles

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.

ANISE BUTTER COOKIES



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Here in New Mexico, these cookies are known as "bizcochitos," which means "small biscuit." There are many variations of the recipe, which has been passed down through the generations. The cookies are enjoyed during the Christmas holidays and at wedding receptions and other special celebrations. They're good by themselves or dunked in milk or coffee. -Mari Lynn Van Ginkle, Sandia Park, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
4 teaspoons aniseed, crushed
6 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1-1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange juice concentrate and aniseed. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over cookies. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh oranges. This will give your cookies the best flavor.
  • Zest the oranges before juicing them. This will give you more orange flavor in your cookies.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make the cookies dry.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Anise orange cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect anise orange cookies that everyone will love.

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