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Anise Sugar Cookies

Name: Anise Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 5 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon anise extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons aniseed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; Optional: Frosting of choice and sprinkles

11 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 40 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Makes

5 dozen

Updated: Jul. 27, 2023

As much as I love giving away my baking, a few goodies—like these anise sugar cookies—are keepers. The light anise flavor and buttery texture make them a perfect Christmas treat. —P. Marchesi, Rocky Point, Long Island, New York

Anise Sugar Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon anise extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons aniseed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
Optional: Frosting of choice and sprinkles

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine the flour, aniseed, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Shape into 1-in. balls; place on greased baking sheets. Dip the bottom of glass in sugar; use to flatten cookies.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on wire racks. If desired, decorate cookies with frosting and sprinkles.