Moroccan Anise Seed Cookies

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!