As much as I love giving away my baking, a few goodies\u2014like these anise sugar cookies\u2014are keepers. The light anise flavor and buttery texture make them a perfect Christmas treat. \u2014P. 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I am making them for my Cookie Exchange party in December. Hope everyone loves them as I do!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OlivePlane"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe with just the right amount of anise flavor.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-01-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueHat"},"reviewBody":"Loved this recipe! We used cookie cutters and rolled out the dough. I wasn't sure if it would work at first but I had no problem at all and they came out perfect!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedLamp"},"reviewBody":"Wonderful cookies for Christmas!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-12-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanCocktail"},"reviewBody":"Sorry, but this recipe must not \"halve\" well. I love anise and couldn't wait to try these. What a disappointment. Since it's only my husband and me I made half a recipe. Sticky and impossible to roll into balls, salty tasting, and baked flat and greasy. I am NOT a novice baker as I have been baking for over 50 years. What is wrong with this recipe?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveRadio"},"reviewBody":"

Great and easy recipe! The anise adds in an excellent flavor. I am definitely making these again!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedHelmet"},"reviewBody":"It's a great cookie and easy to make","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCone"},"reviewBody":"I love the Anise flavor and am never sure how much to put in the cookie recipe. I solved it by putting the Anise in the frosting and I can adjust to my taste...","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeTooth"},"reviewBody":"My family love the taste of anise so I tried these and already had to make a new batch before a week was up because they were so in demand. They are so easy to make and are so delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-03-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jockcrush"},"reviewBody":"I am a cookie monster, I substituted one cup sugar substitute for the sugar, added one small bag of fresh frozen cranberries folded in from the freezer at the last in place of pecans,and added 1\/3 cup Dark karo SURYP into the butter mixture. EVERYTHING ELSE I FOLLOWED TO THE LETTER, baking 7 mins, resting, 7 mins, then baking another 7 missThe purpose is to allow the old familliar Christmas popping sounds of the Cranberries, SIMULAR to bring inside tightly closed pine cones as they open indoors to spread their seeds. 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Anise Sugar Cookies Tips<\/h2>

How do you store anise sugar cookies?<\/h3>Like other sugar cookie recipes<\/a>, you can store these anise sugar cookies for up to a week in an airtight container at room temperature for best results. Here's how long other Christmas cookies last<\/a>.

What are some variations of these anise sugar cookies?<\/h3>There are plenty of other anise cookie variations<\/a> you can make, like these frosted anise sugar cookies<\/a> with a homemade glaze.

Can you make these anise sugar cookies ahead of time?<\/h3>Yes, you can make the sugar cookie dough ahead of time. Cookie dough usually lasts for about three months in the freezer. Here's how to freeze cookie dough<\/a>.

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Anise Sugar Cookies Tips<\/h2>

How do you store anise sugar cookies?<\/h3>Like other sugar cookie recipes<\/a>, you can store these anise sugar cookies for up to a week in an airtight container at room temperature for best results. Here's how long other Christmas cookies last<\/a>.

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Can you make these anise sugar cookies ahead of time?<\/h3>Yes, you can make the sugar cookie dough ahead of time. Cookie dough usually lasts for about 3 months in the freezer. Here's how to freeze cookie dough<\/a>.

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