Description
This anise cookies recipe (vegan) is infused with the warm, licorice-like flavor of anise, these cookies are super easy to make has a crisp texture and completely plant-based. They’re ideal for tea time, or simply as a delightful snack.
This is a simple vegan recipe that I enjoy with my morning coffee or afternoon tea. Anise, a sweet licorice-flavored seed, is popular in Palestine and across the Middle East.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup olive oil or (1/2 neutral oil and 1/2 extra virgin olive oil)
- 2 teaspoons anise seeds
- 2 teaspoons anise powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup of sugar (or 3/4 is good anise seeds are sweet)
- 3/4-1 cup lukewarm water (add gradually while kneading)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: flour, anise seeds, anise powder, baking powder, and sugar. Mix well.
- Add the oil and mix until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add warm water while kneading until a smooth dough forms.
- Shape the dough: Roll it into a log about 12 inches long, then cut it into smaller pieces, approximately 3 inches each. Shape each piece into a circle.
- Arrange the cookies on a baking sheet, ensuring they are slightly spaced apart.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the bottoms turn golden brown.
- Turn on the broiler for 1–2 minutes to achieve a golden color on top. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
Notes
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing them. You can keep them in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze them in a zip-top bag for up to three months.
- If you like the cookies to be a bit crunchy bake them for an extra 3-5 minutes.
- You can use butter instead of oil.
- You can use honey, or maple syrup instead of sugar.