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Ethnic: Anise Scandinavian Stamp Cookies

Source of Recipe

billk54 at rc


List of Ingredients


2 sticks unsalted butter, room temp
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 tsp anise extract
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp anise seed
2 cups all-purpose flour


Recipe

Cream butter till light, about 2 minutes
Add sugar, beat for another 2 minutes
Stir in anise extract, salt & seeds.
Mix in flour until all ingredients are combined.
Gather dough into a ball and cover with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325°.
Lightly grease or spray cookie sheets.
Make 1 inch balls; set 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
Oil cookie stamp and press lightly into dough to make design.
Bake cookies in center of oven for 10-12 minutes until firm.
Let stand on cookie sheet for 2-3 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool.


Note: You can probably make the balls 1/2 inch and bake them, then roll in powdered sugar
Store: In airtight container
Freeze: Yes