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glazed anise cookies

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Pat Duran
@kitchenChatter
Las Vegas, NV

These are great with or without the glaze. You can dip half of the cookie in white chocolate flavored with 1/4 teaspoon of anise extract.

(1 rating)
yield 4 1/2 dozen
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For glazed anise cookies

  • COOKIE:
  • 3/4 c
    butter,softened
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1/2 tsp
    anise extract
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • GLAZE:
  • 2 Tbsp
    water
  • 1 1/2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    anise extract

How To Make glazed anise cookies

  • 1
    Beat together the butter and sugar in a large mixer bowl o medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the egg, 1/2 teaspoon of the extract and salt; mix well. Gradually beat in flour on low speed until well mixed. Divide dough in half. Form each 1/2 into a log about 9-inches long and 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate for one hour.
  • 2
    Heat oven to 350^. Cut dough in 1/4 inch slices. Place 1 inch apart on and ungreased baking sheet. Bake 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  • 3
    Glaze: combine ingredients and mix until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies. Let stand until glaze is set. Or you can dip cookies in melted white chocolate flavored with the anise.
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