Sweet Mexican Anise Sugar Cookies with Cinnamon

Name: Sweet Mexican Anise Sugar Cookies with Cinnamon
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: all-purpose flour; baking soda; salt; ground anise seeds; unsalted butter; granulated sugar; large egg; vanilla extract; granulated sugar; ground cinnamon

A delightful treat with a touch of warmth

These Mexican-style cookies offer a burst of anise flavor combined with the sweetness of cinnamon. Perfect for tea time or as a festive dessert.

1 h 30 min
24 cookies
Easy

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

all-purpose flour

2 cups

baking soda

1/2 teaspoon

salt

1/4 teaspoon

ground anise seeds

1/2 teaspoon

unsalted butter

1/2 cup (softened)

granulated sugar

1 cup

large egg

vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating

granulated sugar

1/4 cup

ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon

Preparation

Preparing the Cookie Dough

Combine Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and ground anise seeds.

For a more robust flavor, slightly toast the anise seeds before incorporating them into the dough.

Cream Butter and Sugar

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add Egg and Vanilla

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

Forming the Cookies

Mix Dough

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, forming a dough.

Chill Dough

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.

Preheat Oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Roll the dough to an even thickness for consistent baking.

Cooking Process

Rolling & Coating

Shape teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, then roll each in the cinnamon sugar coating.

Baking

Arrange coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes at 350°F (175°C).

Cooling

After baking, allow cookies to cool on the sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack.

Plating & Serving