Best 7 Frosted Anise Sugar Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of delightful treats, where flavors dance on your palate and aromas captivate your senses, frosted anise sugar cookies stand as a testament to the culinary artistry that can transform simple ingredients into extraordinary delights. These cookies, imbued with the essence of fragrant anise and adorned with a delicate frosting, offer a sweet escape from the mundane, transporting you to a realm of pure indulgence. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a journey to create these frosted anise sugar cookies promises an adventure filled with delightful aromas, heartwarming moments, and the satisfaction of creating something truly special.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FROSTED ANISE COOKIES



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I love anise flavoring, and my nana loved sugar cookies, so I put them together. These have a soft, from-scratch texture. It's hard to stop at just one! -Rachele Angeloni, North Providence, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon anise extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
Holiday sprinkles

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., Spread cookies with frosting and decorate with sprinkles. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts :

FROSTED ANISE SUGAR COOKIES



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These soft, cake-like cookies have a pleasant anise flavor that's distinct but not overpowering. I add red and green sprinkles for Christmas, but you could decorate them to suit any occasion.-Janice Eanni, Willowick, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon anise extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
GLAZE:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/3 cup 2% milk
Colored sprinkles, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For glaze, in a large bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Dip tops of cookies into glaze. If desired, decorate with sprinkles. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FROSTED ANISE COOKIES



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Provided by lindatn

Time 29m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3 1/2 cups flour
7 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon anise extract
2/3 cup light cream or half-and-half
Frosting
1 tablespoon melted butter
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoon anise extract
colored sprinkles, to decorate, as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cream together the butter, shortening, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and beat well. In another bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt with a whisk Add flour mixture to butter mixture along with anise extract and cream and, using a wooden spoon, mix well. Form dough into small balls and place onto ungreased cookie sheets several inches apart. Flatten slightly (using a sugared glass or the palm of your hand) and bake approximately 12 minutes. Remove to racks to cool then frost. For frosting, melt butter over low heat in a small pot. Add sugar, milk, and anise extract, stir until smooth. Dunk tops or sides of cooled cookies into the icing, then dunk into a dish of sprinkles to decorate. Frosting will harden once it dries.

ANISE SUGAR COOKIES



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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

YA MAMMA'S FROSTED ANISE COOKIES (COPYCAT)



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Adapted from Yankee magazine. Ya Mamma's is an Italian restaurant in Merrimack, NH and these cookies are supposedly served there. These are rather soft and puff up quite a bit - rather cakelike, in a way. These are not overly sweet and are best served with a cup of coffee to dunk them into. The anise extract is an absolute must - it has a licorice like flavor.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3 1/2 cups flour
7 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon anise extract
2/3 cup light cream or 2/3 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon butter
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons anise extract
colored sprinkles, to decorate, as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cream butter, shortening,and sugar until smooth; add eggs and beat well.
  • In another bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt with a whisk.
  • Add flour mixture to butter mixture along with anise extract and cream and,using a wooden spoon, mix well.
  • Form dough into small balls and place onto ungreased cookie sheets several inches apart.
  • Flatten slightly (using a sugared glass or the palm of your hand) and bake approximately 12 minutes.
  • Remove to racks to cool then frost.
  • For frosting, melt butter over low heat in a small saucepan.
  • Add sugar, milk, and anise extract and stir until smooth.
  • Dunk tops or sides of cooled cookies into the icing, then dunk into a dish of sprinkles to decorate.
  • Frosting will harden once it dries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.2, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 17.7, Sodium 96.8, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 12.4, Protein 1.8

ANISE COOKIES II



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These are really good! It's my mom's recipe, originally from Europe! Enjoy!

Provided by Dawn

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eggs, separated
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground anise seed
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • Beat egg whites with water until stiff.
  • In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar, salt, and vanilla until creamy. Fold egg whites into yolks using a wire whisk. Sift flour and anise into the bowl, and gently stir together with the whisk. Mix will look lumpy.
  • Put dough into decorating bag with round large tip, and press 1 inch rounds onto sheet. Let cookies sit out overnight at room temperature to dry.
  • The next day, cover cookies with a sheet of parchment paper, and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes. Cookies are done when bottom is light brown, but tops are still almost white. Cool.
  • Store in container for 2 to 3 weeks in a cool place to mellow and to turn soft. You can add a slice of bread or a piece of apple to help soften the cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 24.8 mg, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 9.7 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

SELF-FROSTING ANISE COOKIES



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An old German recipe I found in my recipe collection, similar to the cookies commercially sold around Christmas time. Prep time doesn't include standing time.

Provided by L DJ3309

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 59m

Yield 10 dz

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/4 cups sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons anise extract

Steps:

  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt together several times.
  • Beat eggs at low speed until frothy, turn mixer to medium, slowly, gradually beat in sugar (about 1 tbl at a time) Turn mixer to a low speed; add sifted dry ingredients slowly, beat 15 minutes longer, blend in anise.
  • Using small cookie scoop or teaspoon drop onto greased cookie sheets,work quickly.
  • Allow to stand in a cool place several hours or over night, the top of the cookie should be dry to the touch.
  • Bake at 325 F about 14 minutes, should not brown.
  • Makes about 10 dz.

Tips:

  • Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much and helps the frosting set better.
  • Use Room Temperature Butter: Room temperature butter will cream together with the sugar more easily, resulting in a light and fluffy dough.
  • Cream the Butter and Sugar Until Light and Fluffy: This step is important for incorporating air into the dough, which will make the cookies light and tender.
  • Add the Eggs One at a Time: Adding the eggs one at a time will help prevent the dough from curdling.
  • Don't Overmix the Dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the Dough Before Rolling: Chilling the dough before rolling makes it easier to handle and prevents it from sticking to the rolling pin.
  • Use a Cookie Cutter to Cut Out Evenly Sized Cookies: This will help ensure that the cookies bake evenly.
  • Bake the Cookies Until the Edges Are Just Set: Overbaking the cookies will make them dry and crumbly. Bake just until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
  • Let the Cookies Cool Completely Before Frosting: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a Stiff Frosting: A stiff frosting will hold its shape better on the cookies.

Conclusion:

Frosted anise sugar cookies are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be decorated with a variety of different colored frostings and sprinkles. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect frosted anise sugar cookies that will be enjoyed by everyone.

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