Anise Christmas Cookies Recipe
This soft, chewy Anise Christmas Cookies Recipe is full of holiday flavors with a hint of cinnamon, a hint of nutmeg, and a sweet, licorice-like taste.
Equipment
- Stand mixer
- Large bowl
- Cookie scoop
- Cookie Spatula
- Cookie sheets
- Parchment paper
- cooling rack
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup finely ground pecans
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3 eggs
- 1 tbsp hot water
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp anise oil
Frosting
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup milk
Instructions
Cookies
- Mix all of the ingredients together.
- Refrigerate the cookie dough overnight.
- Use a cookie scoop to scoop out the dough, then roll dough into balls.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- If desired, frost the top of the cookies.
- Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks, or in the freezer for up to two months. Thaw them at room temperature before serving. Place a piece of parchment paper between each layer before storing them.
Frosting
- Beat all ingredients until creamy.