Best 7 Brown Sugar Anise Cookies Recipes

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Brown sugar anise cookies are a traditional treat that has been enjoyed for centuries. Anise, with its subtly sweet and licorice flavor, creates a distinct and enticing taste profile that perfectly complements the warmth and richness of brown sugar. Whether you're baking for the holidays, looking for a nostalgic snack, or simply curious to try a new cookie recipe, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to create the perfect brown sugar anise cookies.

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EASY ANISE COOKIES



Easy Anise Cookies image

Easy and delicious cookies. They have a nice crunchy outside and are chewy on the inside.

Provided by Gary Atashkarian

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs, beaten well
3 cups brown sugar
2 tablespoons anise seed
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons hot water
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
  • Beat eggs and brown sugar together in a large bowl until smooth. Stir anise seed and salt into the egg mixture.
  • Dissolve baking soda in hot water; stir into the egg mixture. Add flour and mix into a dough. Form into 36 small balls.
  • Spread white sugar into a wide, shallow dish. Roll the cookie dough balls in the sugar to coat. Arrange onto prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake in preheated oven until edges are crispy, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 76.9 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

ANISE SUGAR COOKIES



Anise Sugar Cookies image

These anise cookies take me back to my childhood... They're crispy, sweet, and full of flavor! Serve with tea.

Provided by Dianashh

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Middle Eastern     Lebanese

Time 40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon anise seeds
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ tablespoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup corn oil
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vinegar
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix flour, anise seeds, baking powder, fennel seeds, and baking soda together in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk oil, sugar, eggs, and vinegar together in a separate bowl. Pour over flour mixture and mix until dough comes together. Divide dough into small pieces and roll into short ropes. Join ends together to form rings.
  • Arrange cookie rings on the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 68.3 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

BROWN SUGAR-ANISE COOKIES



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This big, irresistible cookie takes almost no time to make, and is great for those occasions when you want a delicious treat, fast. If you think you don't like anise seeds, you might enjoy their fragrant notes in this recipe, but you can always use sesame seeds instead. Or leave them out altogether - these cookies are still good with just sugar (use turbinado if you don't have sanding or sparkling sugar). You can keep the rolled-out dough in the freezer, and throw it in the oven for a dinner party. With a little sorbet or ice cream, you have a dessert ready for company.

Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     snack, cookies and bars, dessert

Time 40m

Yield About 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups/255 grams all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/3 cup/45 grams cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup/225 grams unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
1/2 cup/110 grams light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract, or scrapings from 1/2 vanilla bean
1 egg white
2 teaspoons anise seeds
1/4 cup/50 grams sanding or sparkling sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine 2 cups flour, the cornstarch and salt in a medium bowl, and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and light brown sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add vanilla paste and beat on medium speed until well combined, scraping bowl as needed.
  • Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed just until combined. Scrape the bowl and fold a few times to make sure everything is well combined. Divide dough in two, wrap each piece in plastic wrap, and flatten into disks. Chill until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 3 days.
  • Place one piece of dough on a lightly floured sheet of parchment, or a silicone baking mat, and flour both sides of the dough and the rolling pin. Roll dough into an oblong oval that is roughly 7-by-10 inches and a generous 1/4-inch thick. Prick all over with a floured fork. Repeat with the second piece of dough. Slide rolled dough on parchment paper onto a baking sheet, and freeze until firm, about 10 minutes.
  • Lightly beat the egg white with 1 teaspoon water to thin it out. Lightly brush the top of the dough with the egg white, and sprinkle with the anise seeds, pressing gently to adhere. Sprinkle with the sanding sugar, then bake until turning deeply golden at the edges, 15 to 17 minutes.
  • Let cool on the baking sheet. After about 5 minutes, use a knife, pastry wheel or pizza cutter to cut crosswise into 3/4-inch strips. Alternatively, let cool and serve whole, allowing guests to break into pieces. Cookies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week.

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.

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.

ANISE ICEBOX COOKIES



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These crisp, old-fashioned spice cookies are one of my favorite anise recipes to cook up—especially around the holidays. —Sharon Nichols, Brookings, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1 tablespoon aniseed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans and aniseed. , Shape into two 10-in. rolls; wrap each in waxed paper. Refrigerate for 4 hours., Preheat oven to 375°. Unwrap dough; cut 1/4 in. off the ends of each roll. Cut dough into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GRAMMY'S ANISE COOKIES



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This is a very forgiving recipe and is perfect for the beginner cook or those who have little cooking assistants.

Provided by Nyteglori

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground aniseed
1 cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Dump ingredients into a large mixing bowl and mix until well blended.
  • Form walnut sized ball of dough and place 3 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Use a small glass (or a child's palm) to flatten the cookie dough.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.3, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 67.8, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 8.3, Protein 1.2

Tips:

  • To make your cookies extra chewy, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
  • If you don't have anise extract, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of ground anise seeds.
  • To make your cookies even more festive, decorate them with sprinkles, colored sugar, or chopped nuts before baking.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These brown sugar anise cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are chewy, flavorful, and have a hint of spice that makes them irresistible. Whether you are baking them for a holiday party or just for a snack, these cookies are sure to be a hit.

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