Greek Honey and Anise Twists Recipe

Name: Greek Honey and Anise Twists
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup honey; 4 tablespoons anise-flavored liqueur, such as Marie Brizard; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 4 1/4 cups all purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 1/2 tablespoons aniseed; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel; Sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1/3 cup honey
4 tablespoons anise-flavored liqueur, such as Marie Brizard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons aniseed
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
Sesame seeds

1
Mix honey, 2 tablespoons liqueur and juice in small bowl.
2
Set glaze aside.
3
Preheat oven to 350F.
4
Lightly butter baking sheets.
5
Combine flour, salt and baking powder in medium bowl.
6
Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in large bowl until fluffy.
7
Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
8
Beat in remaining 2 tablespoons liqueur, aniseed and lemon peel.
9
Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
10
Working with 1 tablespoon dough at a time, roll dough between palms and work surface into 7-inch ropes.
11
Form into bow ties or twists.
12
Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly.
13
Brush glaze over cookies.
14
Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
15
Bake cookies until pale golden, about 15 minutes.
16
Transfer cookies to racks.
17
Lightly brush cookies again with glaze.
18
Cool.
19
(Can be made ahead.
20
Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week, or freeze up to 1 month.)

1237

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup honey, 4 tablespoons anise-flavored liqueur, such as Marie Brizard, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 4 1/4 cups all purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Greek Honey and Anise Twists falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Honey and Anise Twists

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