Spicy Anise Cookies With Lemon Icing Recipe

Name: Spicy Anise Cookies With Lemon Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ¼ cups flour; ¾ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon allspice; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup light brown sugar, packed; ½ cup dark corn syrup; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (rind); ½ cup butter, melted; 12 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted; 1 teaspoon anise extract; ½ cup sour cream; 3 cups powdered sugar; 4 tablespoons butter, softened; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (rind)

Servings: persons

3 ¼ cups flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
½ cup dark corn syrup
1 large egg
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (rind)
½ cup butter, melted
12 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 teaspoon anise extract
½ cup sour cream
3 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons butter, softened
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (rind)

1
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves and salt.
2
Set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, dark corn syrup, egg and lemon zest.
4
Add butter, chocolate and anise extract; mix well.
5
Stir in sour cream.
6
Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients; stir until just combined and a ball forms.
7
Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness.
8
Cut with 2 inch cookie cutter.
9
Place about 1 inch apart on lightly buttered cookie sheets.
10
Bake at 350 F for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
11
Cool on racks.
12
Glaze with Lemon Icing.
13
Lemon Icing: In a small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients until smooth.
14
To thin icing, add 1 to 2 teaspoons milk.
15
To thicken icing, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar.

1702

kcal

Calories

Fat

252

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ¼ cups flour, ¾ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Spicy Anise Cookies With Lemon Icing 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.

Spicy Anise Cookies With Lemon Icing

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