easy anise cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 3 eggs, beaten well
• 3 cups brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons anise seed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease 2 baking sheets.
• beat eggs and brown sugar together in a large bowl until smooth. stir anise seed and salt into the egg mixture.
• dissolve baking soda in hot water; stir into the egg mixture. add flour and mix into a dough. form into 36 small balls.
• spread white sugar into a wide, shallow dish. roll the cookie dough balls in the sugar to coat. arrange prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
• bake in preheated oven until edges are crispy, about 10 minutes.