Ingredients:
- 8 Tbsp. butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 2 Tbsp. anise seeds, lightly toasted and coarsely ground
- 1 & 3/4 cups flour
- Zest of 1/2 fresh lemon
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Dough:
- In an electric mixing bowl, beat the room temperature butter until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix until all ingredients are fully blended.
- Stir in the coarsely ground anise seeds and fresh lemon zest.
- Gradually add the flour to the mixture, mixing at low speed until fully incorporated.
3. Shape and Bake:
- Transfer the dough to a cookie press fitted with your desired disk.
- Press the dough directly onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each biscuit as they will spread slightly during baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden around the edges.
4. Cool and Serve:
- Once baked, transfer the biscuits to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve the anise seed biscuits with a refreshing cup of mint tea for a delightful treat.
Enjoy!
