Easy Anise Cookies

These easy and delicious cookies have a nice crunchy outside and are chewy inside.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 121 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons anise seed
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 3 eggs, beaten well
• 3 cups brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup white sugar, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.

Step 2

Beat eggs and brown sugar together in a large bowl until smooth. Stir anise seed and salt into the egg mixture.

Step 3

Dissolve baking soda in hot water; stir into the egg mixture. Add flour and mix into a dough. Form into 36 small balls.

Step 4

Spread white sugar into a wide, shallow dish. Roll the cookie dough balls in the sugar to coat. Arrange onto prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven until edges are crispy, about 10 minutes.