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Anise cookies

Delicious Anise Cookies: A Cherished Family Tradition

These anise cookies blend sweetness with the distinctive warm flavor of anise, creating a nostalgic holiday treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Drying Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Traditional
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 2 large Eggs Use at room temperature.
  • 200 g Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 15 g Vanilla Sugar Enhances flavor.
  • 20 g Ground Anise Use fresh for better aroma.
  • 250 g Flour (Type 405) Use all-purpose flour as a substitute if needed.
Optional Topping
  • 50 g Icing Sugar Dust over cookies for extra sweetness.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • piping bag
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together room-temperature eggs, powdered sugar, and vanilla sugar for about 10 minutes until pale and creamy.
  2. Gently stir in the ground anise into the egg-sugar mixture with a rubber spatula.
  3. Sift the flour directly over the mixture and fold gently to create a smooth batter.
  4. Using a piping bag or a spoon, form mounds of dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each.
  5. Let the shaped cookies rest at room temperature for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Preheat your oven to 140°C (284°F) and bake the cookies for about 15 minutes until set but not browned.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure eggs are at room temperature and ground anise is fresh for the best results. Don't skip the drying time for better texture.

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