Best 8 Crisp Anise Seed Butter Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, there exists a cookie of extraordinary charm and flavor - the Crisp Anise Seed Butter Cookie. Crafted with a symphony of ingredients that blend harmoniously, these cookies exude a tantalizing aroma that captivates the senses, drawing you into a world of sweet indulgence. As you bite into their delicate structure, a delightful crunch yields to a soft, buttery interior infused with the subtle yet distinctive essence of anise seeds. Each bite is a moment of pure bliss, transporting you to a realm where culinary dreams come to life. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind creating these exceptional cookies, ensuring that your taste buds experience an unforgettable symphony of flavors.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRISP ANISE SEED BUTTER COOKIES



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My husband's aunt used to make these cookies every Christmas just for him. You must use real anise seeds. They will please everyone's taste buds.

Provided by Barbara Carrigan

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons anise seeds
¼ cup white sugar for decoration
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Gradually mix in the sifted ingredients and anise seeds until well blended. Cover and chill for several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets. Sprinkle the tops with a mixture of the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and cinnamon.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until light brown. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Happy Holidays!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 17.2 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 55.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

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.

CRISP ANISE COOKIES



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These cookies are wrapped in the spirit of the season. Fresh out of the oven, they have a wonderfully chewy center. Over time, the centers become more crisp, reminiscent of biscotti.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
2 teaspoons ground anise seeds
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, plus more for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and anise in a medium bowl. Whisk eggs with a mixer on medium speed. Slowly add sugar, increase speed to high, and whisk until thick and glossy, about 10 minutes. Reduce speed to low, and add flour mixture, whisking until just combined.
  • Spoon batter into a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch round tip. Pipe 1-inch tapered mounds on baking sheets lined with nonstick baking mats, spacing them 1 inch apart. Bake until firm, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks.

CRISP ANISE SEED BUTTER COOKIES



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My husband's aunt used to make these cookies every Christmas just for him. You must use real anise seeds. They will please everyone's taste buds.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Cut-Out Cookies

Time 1h

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons anise seeds
¼ cup white sugar for decoration
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Gradually mix in the sifted ingredients and anise seeds until well blended. Cover and chill for several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets. Sprinkle the tops with a mixture of the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and cinnamon.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until light brown. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Happy Holidays!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 17.2 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 55.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

CRISP ANISE SEED BUTTER COOKIES



Crisp Anise Seed Butter Cookies image

My husband's aunt used to make these cookies every Christmas just for him. You must use real anise seeds. They will please everyone's taste buds.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Cut-Out Cookies

Time 1h

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons anise seeds
¼ cup white sugar for decoration
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Gradually mix in the sifted ingredients and anise seeds until well blended. Cover and chill for several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets. Sprinkle the tops with a mixture of the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and cinnamon.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until light brown. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Happy Holidays!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 17.2 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 55.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

CRISP ANISE SEED BUTTER COOKIES



Crisp Anise Seed Butter Cookies image

My husband's aunt used to make these cookies every Christmas just for him. You must use real anise seeds. They will please everyone's taste buds.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Cut-Out Cookies

Time 1h

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons anise seeds
¼ cup white sugar for decoration
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Gradually mix in the sifted ingredients and anise seeds until well blended. Cover and chill for several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets. Sprinkle the tops with a mixture of the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and cinnamon.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until light brown. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Happy Holidays!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 17.2 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 55.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

CRISP ANISE SEED BUTTER COOKIES



Crisp Anise Seed Butter Cookies image

My husband's aunt used to make these cookies every Christmas just for him. You must use real anise seeds. They will please everyone's taste buds.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Cut-Out Cookies

Time 1h

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons anise seeds
¼ cup white sugar for decoration
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Gradually mix in the sifted ingredients and anise seeds until well blended. Cover and chill for several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets. Sprinkle the tops with a mixture of the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and cinnamon.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until light brown. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Happy Holidays!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 17.2 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 55.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 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.

Tips:

  • Make sure your butter is cold and firm before creaming it with the sugar. This will help create a light and fluffy dough.
  • If you don't have anise seeds, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of ground anise or 1/2 teaspoon of anise extract.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and baking. This will help prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • If you want a crisper cookie, bake them for a few minutes longer.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Conclusion:

These crisp anise seed butter cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their delicate anise flavor and crispy texture, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a simple but satisfying cookie recipe, give these anise seed butter cookies a try.

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