Anise Sesame Cookies

Vegetarian
Anise Sesame Cookies
240 min.
36
84kcal

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Indulge your senses with these delightful Anise Sesame Cookies, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! With their unique flavor profile, these cookies combine the warm, aromatic essence of anise seeds with the nutty crunch of toasted sesame seeds, creating a harmonious blend that is both comforting and exotic. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, these cookies are sure to impress.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its vegetarian-friendly nature, allowing everyone to enjoy a delicious dessert without compromise. The preparation may take a bit of time, but the end result is well worth the wait. With a total of 240 minutes to create 36 scrumptious cookies, you’ll have plenty to share with family and friends—or keep all to yourself!

Each cookie is a mere 84 calories, making them a guilt-free indulgence that you can enjoy any time of the day. The combination of rich, softened butter and sugar creates a fluffy base, while the addition of eggs and a hint of baking soda ensures a perfect texture. Once baked, these cookies will have a golden bottom and a delightful crunch, making them an irresistible addition to your dessert table.

So roll up your sleeves and get ready to bake a batch of these Anise Sesame Cookies that will not only tantalize your taste buds but also fill your home with an inviting aroma. Happy baking!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon aniseed whole
  • 0.1 teaspoon baking soda 
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup sesame seed lightly toasted
  • 0.7 cup sugar 
  • 0.8 cup butter unsalted softened
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • hand mixer
  • stand mixer
  • wax paper
  • spatula
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Soak anise seeds in boiling-hot water until most of water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat together butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes in a stand mixer (preferably fitted with paddle attachment) or 4 minutes with a handheld. Beat in 1 egg and anise seeds with any remaining soaking liquid until combined. Reduce speed to low, then mix in flour mixture until just combined.
  4. Divide dough into 4 balls and flatten each into a 4-inch disk. Chill disks, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, about 3 hours.
  5. Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 350°F.
  6. While oven preheats, roll out 1 piece of dough (keep remaining dough chilled) on a well-floured surface with a well-floured rolling pin into a 7-inch round (slightly less than 1/4 inch thick; if dough becomes too soft to roll out, chill on a baking sheet until firm).
  7. Cut out as many cookies as possible from dough with cutter and transfer to 2 ungreased large baking sheets, arranging cookies about 1 inch apart. Beat remaining egg in a small bowl with 1 tablespoon water to make an egg wash.
  8. Brush each cookie lightly with egg wash, then sprinkle with some of sesame seeds.
  9. Bake cookies, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until bottoms are golden, 10 to 12 minutes total, then transfer with a metal spatula to racks to cool completely.
  10. Gather scraps and chill until firm enough to reroll. Make more cookies with remaining dough, scraps (reroll only once), and sesame seeds, then bake on cooled sheets.
  11. Cookies keep, layered between sheets of wax paper or parchment, in an airtight container at room temperature 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Calories84kcal
Protein6.21%
Fat49.93%
Carbs43.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.14
Glycemic Load
6.46
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.914347819984%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:83.95kcal
4.2%
Fat:4.72g
7.27%
Saturated Fat:2.6g
16.25%
Carbohydrates:9.34g
3.11%
Net Carbohydrates:9g
3.27%
Sugar:3.73g
4.15%
Cholesterol:20.5mg
6.83%
Sodium:40.92mg
1.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.32g
2.64%
Selenium:3.64µg
5.2%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.31%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.9%
Folate:15.18µg
3.8%
Iron:0.59mg
3.26%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.08%
Copper:0.06mg
2.86%
Vitamin A:133.79IU
2.68%
Vitamin B3:0.47mg
2.33%
Phosphorus:21.42mg
2.14%
Calcium:15.05mg
1.5%
Magnesium:5.9mg
1.48%
Fiber:0.33g
1.34%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.19%
Source:Epicurious