Hello :) I hope everyone had a fantastic CHRISTmas and Happy New Year! Anise Cookies are one of my favorite cookies. Also known as Mexican Wedding Cookies, Mexican Anise Cookies, Italian Anise Cookies, and many other names. Anise seeds (aniseed) are small and brownish in color. The seeds come from the flowering part of the Pimpinella anisum, and is part of the Parsley family. The seeds taste like black licorice. I have tried many recipes to find one just like the one my mom used to make. I found two recipes online took what I wanted from each recipe and made one. Throw some birdseed it was a great marriage! Feeling like I just didn't eat enough of these delish cookies at Christmas, I made another batch! My waistline tells me I ate more than enough, but I am weak :( I told myself it was okay to make one more batch, because I was making them for my sister Jenni!
Anise Seeds in my mortar and pestle. My daughter Aleah, bought this little beauty for me when she was in Canada. I love it!
My husband bought this attachment for me for my KitchenAid. The sides have a scraper. I love it! He also bought me an extra bowl! He sure spoils me :)Anise Cookies
1 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. anise extract ( 1/2tsp. for a less intense flavor)
1 egg
2 1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp.baking powder(1/2 tsp,for a softer cookie)
1 tbs.anise seed,lightly crushed(add less or more if you would like)
Cinnamon Sugar mixture
1/2 c. sugar
3 tbs. ground Cinnamon
In mixer blend the butter and sugar. Add extracts and egg to butter and blend. In separate bowl mix flour, baking powder, and anise seeds. Add dry to wet and blend. Separate dough in half, roll into two logs. Wrap in wax paper refrigerate for an hour or freeze for 15 -20 minutes. Remove wax paper and cut into 1/4 inch rounds. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes. While hot put cookies in Cinnamon Sugar mixture , place onto cooling rack. EAT!
Did you enjoy them? So good any time, but my fave time is breakfast with a cup of coffee. What is your childhood favorite? Until next time!Blessings,
aimee
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Hi...thanks for sharing that, I love the flavor of anise. I make tiny gingerbread cookies with this flavor too :D
ReplyDeleteThese look so delicious, Aimee! I love the flavor of anise...yum! What a sweet and thoughtful gift from your husband, too!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful night & a beautiful day tomorrow, my friend!
Julie
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ReplyDeleteYour cookies look yummy, but my waistline can't handle even one more cookie! lol OH my, I need to lose weight! :)
Hope you have a great day my friend!
Missy :)
The cookies look really good, Aimee. I hope you have a nice weekend!..Christine
ReplyDeleteOOO, those look good Aimee. I need to check out that attachment for the KitchenAid. That sounds like a great attachment to have. Thanks for sharing this recipe. laurie
ReplyDeleteMy Mom would love these! I'm going to save this link!
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