These Anise Seed Sugar Cookies are a MUST for the holidays! So easy and delicious!
- 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
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
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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.
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In the bowl of stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla extract and egg and continue to beat until well blended.
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Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture one cup at a time until incorporated.
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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.
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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.