Anise Drops

17 Reviews

“My German grandmother used to make these every Christmas. She said using small eggs was a must.” - by JBS BOX

Ingredients

3 eggs, beaten
1 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 tablespoon anise seed

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Original recipe yields 2 -3 dozen

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine the sugar and the beaten eggs and continue to beat for 15 minutes. Stir in the flour, baking powder, cream of tartar and the anise seeds.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (36 total)

Calories
54 cal
3%

Fat
0.5 g
< 1%

Carbs
11 g
4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (17)

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AZAlyssa

Dec. 29, 2007

"I make these often. I use the bulk/bagged anise seed in the Hispanic food section, rather than the overpriced little jars in the spice section. Also, rather than beat the eggs and sugar that long, I j..." See moreust mix the two, then let them sit until the sugar is dissolved (which is the whole point, anyway). Yummy, always! I like mine a bit on the chewy side."

HMSLYDIA

Jan. 25, 2003

"I made my cookies much larger than teaspoon drops and they turned out wonderfully. Let them bake longer (until edges are slightly brown - like the color of antique book pages)...." See more"

Frederick

Dec. 2, 2009

"You left out: drop by teaspoonfulls on a greased & floured pan (or use Pam for Baking - works better). Then let dry for 8 hours (or overnight)before baking. Cookies will then develop the propper frost..." See moreing-like crust on top. You can't make these cookies in rainy or humid weather."

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