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

For those who love the warm, aromatic taste of anise, these easy anise cookies are a must-try! These delicate cookies are incredibly simple to make and require just a handful of ingredients, making them perfect for both novice and experienced bakers alike. With their rich, licorice-like flavor and buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite in your household.

The key to making these easy anise cookies is, of course, the anise extract. Anise ext...

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Ingredients

  • 3 eggs, beaten well
  • 3 cups brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons anise seed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup white sugar, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
  • Beat eggs and brown sugar together in a large bowl until smooth. Stir anise seed and salt into the egg mixture.
  • Dissolve baking soda in hot water; stir into the egg mixture. Add flour and mix into a dough. Form into 36 small balls.
  • Spread white sugar into a wide, shallow dish. Roll the cookie dough balls in the sugar to coat. Arrange onto prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake in preheated oven until edges are crispy, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    121 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 77mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 44mg