Traditional Mexican Anise Cookies Recipe

Name: Traditional Mexican Anise Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons sherry wine; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon anise extract; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
2 tablespoons sherry wine
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon anise extract
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

1
Cream 1 cup sugar, butter and shortening in a large bowl til light and fluffy.
2
Beat in egg, sherry vanilla and anise til well combined.
3
In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt; stir into butter-egg mixture til well mixed.
4
Divide dough in half.
5
Wrap each half in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or til dough is firm, but is still quite workable.
6
Preheat oven to 350' degrees F.
7
Combine cinnamon with remaining sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
8
On a lightly floured surface, roll out each half of dough 1/8 inch thick.
9
Cut into desired shapes, re-rolling scraps just once.
10
Place on ungreased cookie sheets and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
11
Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or til golden.
12
Remove to wire racks to cool.

762

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Traditional Mexican 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.

Traditional Mexican Anise Cookies

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