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Anise Cookies
Anise cookies are traditional Italian Christmas cookies dipped in a creamy glaze and finished with colorful sprinkles. Each bite is flavored with sweet, licorice-like anise.
👥 36 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 21 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 6 min👤 Julianne Dell📖 beyondfrosting
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- baking sheet
- oven
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
For the Cookies
2
Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the wet ingredients and beat until well mixed, then add the sugar and continue mixing until well combined.
4
Next, add 2 cups of flour and the baking powder and mix until the dough comes together.
cup (78ml) of milk (any type)1/3(10ml) anise extract (see notes)2 teaspoonscup (63g) granulated sugar1/3(240) all-purpose flour (plus additional ½ cup as needed)2 cups(7.5g) baking powder2 teaspoons(45g) unsalted butter, melted3 tablespoons(260gs) powdered sugar, sifted2 cups
5
At this point, the dough may be very sticky. If so, add additional flour, a couple of tablespoons at a time, and work it in with your hands until the dough is no longer sticky to the touch.
6
Form balls of dough with about 2 teaspoons worth of dough and roll between your palms to form the balls. Place dough balls on the baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
7
Bake for ⏱️ 5-6 minutes just until the bottom of the cookies are very light brown. Remove from the oven and transfer to a rack to cool completely.
8
For the Glaze
9
Combine the melted butter, extract, and powdered sugar and whisk. As the glaze thickens, slowly add the milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
10
Dip the top of each cookie in the glaze, gently tap on the side of the bowl to remove excess glaze, and add sprinkles. Allow the glaze to harden before serving.
Nutrition Facts
calories
86 calories
fat Content
3g
serving Size
1 Cookie
fiber Content
0g
sugar Content
8g
sodium Content
6mg
protein Content
1g
cholesterol Content
13mg
carbohydrate Content
14g
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