Crispy, Soft, and… Gone in a Flash Anise Cookies.
If you love the enveloping aroma of anise, get ready to fall in love. These Anise Cookies are the perfect balance: an irresistible external crunch that hides a pleasantly soft and fragrant heart.
The best part? They are super easy to make. In less than 40 minutes, you’ll not only have a tray full of delicious cookies, but your home will be filled with that intoxicating scent that smells like home, celebration, and… something incredibly good. Forget complicated recipes: these cookies are born in a bowl and disappear in an instant. You absolutely must try them. Come with me, let’s start making a mess. Happy recipe, Giusi.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 15 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for Anise Cookies
I chose Type 1 Flour, but this recipe works with any flour you have in your pantry. Just remember that each flour absorbs differently.
Don’t hesitate to integrate with a little flour or a few drops of liquid if the dough doesn’t reach the right softness and manageability.
- 2 1/4 cups type 1 flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar (+ extra for the surface)
- 1 egg (at room temperature)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 1/2 tbsp milk (Warm)
- 2 tbsp sambuca
- 1 tsp baking powder
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Baking Tray
Steps
In a large bowl, mix and well combine the dry ingredients: the flour, the baking powder, and the granulated sugar.
Now add: the egg, the oil, the milk, and the Sambuca.
Mix vigorously until all ingredients are incorporated.Briefly knead the dough with your hands until you obtain a soft dough that is not sticky. If it sticks, add a little flour at a time.
Place the dough on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Shape it into a loaf about 10 inches long and 6 inches wide.Moisten your hands with water and gently pass them over the surface of the loaf to wet it slightly.
Generously sprinkle the loaf with granulated sugar.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until it reaches a nice golden color.
After the time has passed, remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool for just 5 minutes.
When it’s still warm, cut it into slices to obtain cookies, about 3/4 inch thick.Rebake the cookies arranged on the tray and bake them again for about 3 minutes on each side. This final step is crucial to achieve perfect crunchiness.
I really hope you enjoyed these cookies. If you try the recipe, let me know in the comments below… I love reading your feedback.
A very fragrant hug and see you in the next recipe.
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Storage for Anise Cookies.
They keep for 3/4 days in a box or airtight container.
