How to Make Anise Sugar Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so comforting about the smell of freshly baked cookies wafting through the air. And when those cookies happen to be anise sugar cookies, the experience is elevated to a whole new level of delight. These delicate and subtly flavored cookies are the perfect treat for any time of year, and they're surprisingly easy to make. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, you'll fall in love with these delightful anise sugar cookies.

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Ingredients

  • 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 (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • 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

    125 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 68mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 24mg