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Cinnamon Anise Cookie

Cinnamon Anise Cookie Bliss for Cozy Holiday Moments

Experience the delightful flavors of Cinnamon Anise Cookies, perfect for holiday gatherings and nostalgia.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Sugar For a richer flavor, try using brown sugar instead.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Nutmeg makes a lovely substitute if you're feeling adventurous.
  • 1 tablespoon Anise Seeds Ground fennel can be a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Shortening Extra butter can be used but may give a richer taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Use only the yolk for optimal texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Feel free to add a splash of almond extract for extra depth.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour A gluten-free flour blend works perfectly as a substitute.
For Coating
  • 1/4 cup Cinnamon Sugar Mixture Blend of sugar and ground cinnamon for rolling.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • cookie cutter
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Cinnamon Anise Cookie
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix most sugar with ground cinnamon, leaving some for later.
  3. Finely grind the anise seeds using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
  4. Cream together the unsalted butter and vegetable shortening until light and fluffy.
  5. Add salt, remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture, finely ground anise, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the creamed fats.
  6. Gradually sift in all-purpose flour, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
  7. Roll dough into a circle approximately ½ inch thick, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  8. Cut the chilled dough into diamond shapes and place them on prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for about 15 minutes or until cookies are just starting to turn golden.
  10. Toss warm cookies in reserved cinnamon-sugar mixture and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best texture, cream the butter and shortening thoroughly, and ensure to chill the dough for 30 minutes.

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