Twinkling Anise Stars
(from BearNakedBaker’s recipe box)
Source: BNB
Prep time: 120 minutes
Cook time: 8 minutes
Serves 30 people
Categories: cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons anise extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Decorator sugars
Directions
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Combine butter, sugar, egg, anise extract and vanilla in bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat until well mixed.
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Divide dough in half. Shape each half into ball; flatten to 1/2 inch. Wrap each in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate 1-2 hours or until firm.
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Heat oven to 350°F.
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Roll out dough on lightly floured surface, one-half at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with 1 1/2- to 2-inch star cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart onto parchment lined cookie sheets. Sprinkle with decorator sugars; gently press into cookies. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.