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Anise Seed Sugar Cookies

These Anise Seed Sugar Cookies are a MUST for the holidays! So easy and delicious!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time42 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas, cookies, holiday
Servings: 32 cookies
Calories: 118kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp. anise seeds, slightly crushed
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • green sanding sugar, edible gold stars, confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl whisk together flour, anise seeds and baking powder. Use a spoon to measure flour into measuring cup and level with a knife so as not to over measure.
  • In the bowl of stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla extract and egg and continue to beat until well blended.
  • Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture one cup at a time until incorporated.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Separate into three smaller portions. Roll dough out to 1/4 inch thickness and cut using 3-inch round cookie cutter placing 1 inch apart on prepared tray. Use the 1 1/2-inch round cutter to cut centers from the cookies. Sprinkle with sugar and edible stars.
  • Transfer to prepared sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool on tray for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 53mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.7mg