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Anise Cookies

 

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Anise Cookies

Course: Dessert
Servings: 12 dozen
Author: Christmas Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup anise seeds
  • 3 2/3 cups all purpose flour sifted
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp light molasses
  • 1/2 cup undiluted evaporated milk

Instructions

  • With a sharp knife, chop anise seeds very fine.
  • Sift flour with baking soda. 
  • Cream butter until light and fluffy, gradually adding sugars.
  • Stir in eggs, molasses, milk, chopped anise seeds; beat well.
  • Blend in flour mixture.
  • Refrigerate, covered 1 hour.
  • Shape into rolls 1 1/4" diameter.
  • Refrigerate at least 12 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375º F. 
  • Slice dough 1/8" to 1/4" thick.
  • On ungreased cookie sheets, bake 9-11 minutes or until done.

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