Anise Cookies | Bakewell Junction
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I’m always looking for recipes that remind me of childhood favorites and homemade versions of commercially made ones. This Anise Cookie fits the bill for both and reminds me of the Stella D’oro Anisette Sponge cookies we had all the time as kids. My Dad used to work for the company when I was in grade school and we had all different types of their cookies in the house all the time.
This Anise Cookie recipe is easy and you can add powdered sugar if you like but I think they are lovely as is, possibly with coffee or tea. My husband and his friend gave their hearty approval. Although the cookie has the shape of biscotti, they are a sponge cookie. I know you would love them too.
Anise Cookies
Yield: 24 cookies Cook Time: 20 minutes
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup oil (I used olive oil)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 1/2 teaspoons anise extract or 2 1/2 tablespoons Anisette Liquor
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
Directions:
Step 1: Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, mix together flour and baking powder and set aside.
Step 2: With an electric mixer, beat together oil and sugar. Beat in each egg individually. Beat in the anise extract. Mix in the flour in two additions until just combined. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let batter relax in a warm place for 25 minutes.
Step 3: Transfer half the batter to one cookie sheet and form using a silicone spatula into an oblong log about 6 inches wide and 14 inches long. The dough will be about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes. The edges will begin to become lightly browned. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before slicing with a serrated knife.
Step 4: Repeat step 3 for the remaining batter. Serve when cool and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Storing: Store cookies in a sealed plastic container.
Recipe minimally adapted from My Italian Grandmother.
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Week 7, November 6, 2013
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Those look like they’d be perfect with tea and company. 🙂
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Rosey,
As easy as they are to make, you could whip them up on short notice when you have guests on short notice.
Adding this to my holiday cookie list! Thanks for linking up at IDLM!
Elleroy,
You can’t miss with this one for the holidays.
I LOVE anise and biscotti! I will have to try these. Starting my Christmas cookies today. First up are my Chocolate Anise cookies!
AnnMarie,
These are so easy that you could whip up another batch really quickly, if you run out.
It sounds delicious! Clipping and giving it a try in my new oven.
Michelle,
Thanks for stopping by. Hope yours turn out as well as mine did.
What a perfect tea dipper! And a great hostess gift for the holidays!
Lizzy,
I’m going to bring these to lots of friends and family too. They’re so easy to make too.
Wow, I have never tried an Anise cookie…may have to work that in for the holiday baking. Thank you so much for sharing and linking up with This Momma’s Meandering Mondays! Have a great week!
Stacey,
I hope you do get to try these. They’re easy and so light. They are addicting and you won’t realize how many you’ve eaten until you look at how many are gone.
Stopping by from This Momma’s Meandering Mondays! These look delicious. Thanks for linking up the recipe!
Lauren,
Thanks for stopping by. So glad you liked them.
I forget how it came up, but my sister and I were just talking about the Stella D’oro cookies last week. We have both made various forms of biscotti but had never made the sponge version of these. Definitely adding to my “must try” list. 🙂 [#PinItThurs]
Chris,
Weren’t the Stella D’oro cookies great!. My hubby’s friend said these were better than Stell D’oro version.
I haven’t had those in years. They look delicious!
Patty,
They’re so easy and light. You should try making them.
I love the anise flavor in cookies, this recipe looks delicious. Hope you are having a great day and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
Miz Helen,
It’s an easy and quick recipe too. You would love them.
Another great recipe! Thanks for sharing at Food on Friday.
TaMara,
Glad you liked it. Thanks.
I love your Anise Cookies. They look so elegant and delicious. Thank you for sharing them with the Hearth and Soul Hop!
April,
Thanks. I love sharing my treats.
I have never made anise cookies but I really like them. I will have to give them a try. Thank you for sharing on the Blog Hop Blitz
I hope you do try them. Please let me know how yours turn out.
I love anise cookies and this is such a sophisticated “grown up” cookie. Thanks for sharing at Inspire us Thursday on Organized 31.
We always had Stella D’oro cookies as kids, but your homemade version looks so much better. Thanks for sharing them with us on foodie friday.
Diane,
Isn’t it so much fun to make homemade versions of commercial treats we love.
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You make these look easy to make! We often buy the anisette toasts and sponges from the grocery store for a treat that isn’t totally loaded with calories, like some of the other cookies out there. I will definitely be trying to make these at home!
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