GLAZED ANISE COOKIES
Years ago, my German neighbor made similar cookies and hung them on her Christmas tree for the neighbor kids to eat. I finally came up with my own recipe and have been very pleased with the results.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in aniseed and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.Bake 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and cream of tartar; bring to a boil over low heat. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 226° (thread stage). Cool to 110° (do not stir). Stir in the extract, food coloring if desired and enough confectioners' sugar to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Body Ghazy
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too dry for my taste.
HA gamers
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look. They're so elegant and perfect for a party.
Atlegang Raps
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a quick and easy snack.
MAKS HDTV
[email protected]I've never had anise cookies before, but I'm glad I tried these. They're so good!
Tanka Prd Ganesh
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Nelisa Dada
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Shoukat Hussain
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for the holidays. They're festive and delicious.
Aseel Saleh
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of anise, but I still enjoyed these cookies. The glaze is really good.
onyegu magnus
[email protected]These cookies are a lot of work, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and impressive looking.
Charla Collingwood
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Dinu Neaga
[email protected]These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Rashida begum
[email protected]I love the combination of anise and glaze in these cookies. They're so unique and flavorful.
Muhammad Zunair
[email protected]These cookies are so good, I could eat them all in one sitting!
Saqi Awan
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're a hit at every party I bring them to.
Farman Jani
[email protected]My family loved these cookies! They're soft and chewy, with just the right amount of sweetness.
Adil Prince
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious and easy to make! I love the anise flavor and the glaze gives them a perfect finishing touch.