Anise Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons anise seed
• 1 teaspoon anise extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for topping

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

   2:00 · Cream butter and sugar
4. 4

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the anise seed, anise extract, and vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in two additions, alternating with the milk, mixing just until a soft dough forms.

6. 6

   Cover the dough and refrigerate until firm enough to handle, about 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Scoop the dough into 1-tablespoon portions and roll into balls, then place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the tops of the dough balls lightly with the remaining sugar.

9. 9

   Bake until the edges are set and the bottoms are lightly golden, 10 to 12 minutes.

   10:00 · Bake cookies
10. 10

    Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

    5:00 · Cool on sheet