Glazed Anise Cookies Recipe

Name: Glazed Anise Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 tablespoon aniseed; 2 teaspoons anise extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup hot water; 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon anise extract; Paste food coloring, optional; 2-1/2 to 3 cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon aniseed
2 teaspoons anise extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
1 cup hot water
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon anise extract
Paste food coloring, optional
2-1/2 to 3 cups confectioners' sugar

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in aniseed and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3
.Bake 375u00b0 for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4
In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and cream of tartar; bring to a boil over low heat. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 226u00b0 (thread stage). Cool to 110u00b0 (do not stir). Stir in the extract, food coloring if desired and enough confectioners' sugar to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over cookies.

1300

kcal

Calories

Fat

239

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, room temperature, 1 tablespoon aniseed, and more.

Yes, Glazed Anise Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Glazed Anise Cookies

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