anise cookie recipe
Love nostalgic flavors? This anise cookie recipe brings Grandma’s touch to your kitchen. Bake perfect cookies today. Try it now!
Ingredients
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- ¼ cup milk room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure anise extract
- 1 tablespoon whole anise seeds slightly crushed to release oils
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of one lemon optional but recommended
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar for glaze
- 3-4 tablespoons milk for glaze
- ½ teaspoon anise extract for glaze
- Nonpareil sprinkles optional for decoration
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Beat eggs and sugar on medium-high speed for 3 minutes until pale and thickened.
- Reduce mixer speed to low and add melted butter, milk, anise extract, vanilla extract, crushed anise seeds, and lemon zest. Mix for 30 seconds.
- Gradually add the flour mixture in three batches, mixing just until incorporated.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake one sheet at a time for 10-12 minutes until edges are barely golden.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
- Make glaze by whisking confectioners' sugar, milk, and anise extract until smooth.
- Dip tops of cooled cookies in glaze and add sprinkles if desired.
- Allow glaze to set completely for 1-2 hours before storing.