Star Anise-Honey Cookies
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 5 min./batch
YIELD: 6 dozen.
When I was growing up, my mother made many desserts and pastries with anise. Today, I continue the tradition with these cookies, which are flavorful and great for decorating in a variety of ways. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Ingredients
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup honey
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3 large eggs
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5 cups all-purpose flour
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2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground star anise
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat sugar and honey until blended. Beat in eggs. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and star anise; gradually beat into sugar mixture.
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2.
Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 1-1/2-in. star-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
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3.
Bake 4-6 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts
1 cookie: 60 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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