Anise-Jam Ribbons

1. 1

   Cream butter and sugar, beat in egg yolk.

2. 2

   Add flour and anise seed to butter mixture until blended.

3. 3

   Divide dough into 8 equal portions.

4. 4

   Roll each portion into a 1/2 inch thick rope.

5. 5

   Evenly space 4 ropes on each baking sheet.

6. 6

   With the side of your little finger, press a 1/4 inch deep groove down the lenght of each rope.

7. 7

   Bake in a 375 degree oven until cookies just begin to turn golden, about 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove from oven and spoon strawberry jam into grooves.

9. 9

   Bake until dough is firm to touch and slightly darker, 5 to 10 minutes more.

10. 10

    Cool on pans 5 minutes.

11. 11

    In a bowl, stir powdered sugar and liqueur until smooth.

12. 12

    Drizzle mixture back and forth across cookie ropes.

13. 13

    Cut ropes diagonally into 1-inch pieces.

14. 14

    Cool, then serve, or store up to 3 days.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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