Anise Seed Borrachio Cookies

You must find some time to make these cookies because are simply delicious; one of my best friend's favorites. They are classic sugar cookies with the blended flavors of vanilla, anise and rum.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 111 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons anise seed
• 1 ¼ cups butter
• 3 tablespoons rum
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the anise seeds in a small bowl with the rum. Set aside to marinate overnight.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the anise seed and rum. Mix in the egg. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and cloves; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies on a greased cookie sheet.

Step 4

Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown at the edges. Cool for a few minutes on baking sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.