Cookbook · Cookies
Anise Cookies
Having been introduced to many new flavors and spices while living in Germany I got curious. I had seen recipes for Anise Cookies in the past, but never tried them. Being a licorice lover from way back I decided to try a new cookie. So I went to source(McCormic) and found this recipe. I made this recipe in May of 2006 while in Germany. This is a nice, crisp sugar cookie, that goes great with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Anise Seed
- 1 egg
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. (200C)
- Line cookie sheets with baking paper.
- Place butter and sugar in large mixer bowl and cream until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla and mix well.
- Add baking powder and salt to sifted flour and sift again.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and anise seed to butter mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Shape dough into roll and wrap in wax paper.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Cut chilled dough into thin slices and place 1-inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake 8 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from cookie sheets and place on wire racks to cool.