Italian Anisette Cookies Recipe
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Ingredients: 2¼ c all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 c unsalted butter, softened
¾ c granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp anise extract
½ tsp vanilla extract
colored sprinkles or nonpareils for decoration (optional)
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Directions:Preheat oven to 375º. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, anise extract and vanilla extract. Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to about ¼ inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter. Place cookies on prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, decorate with colored sprinkles or nonpareils. |
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Notes: Tips: To enhance the anise flavor, you can add 1 - 2 tablespoons of anise liqueur (such as Sambuca) to the dough. If you don't have anise extract, you can substitute with ½ teaspoon of ground anise seeds. These cookies are traditionally made during the Christmas season, but they perfect for Valentine's Day, too.
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