Holiday Anise Cutout Cookies
Holiday Anise Cutout Cookies bake up crisp and lightly sweet with a gentle anise aroma that feels festive in every bite. Their sturdy shape makes them perfect for frosting and decorating, ideal for cookie exchanges or a winter dessert table. Serve them with hot cocoa or coffee to let the delicate licorice notes shine.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook12 mins
- Serves48
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Holiday Anise Cutout Cookies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 67
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 21
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the cookie sheets.
- 2
In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar until smooth.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the anise extract.
- 4
Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk.
- 5
Mix just until blended. Over-mixing will make the cookies tough.
- 6
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4 inch thick.
- 7
Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
- 8
Place the cookies at least one inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until firm.
- 10
The cookies will not turn golden brown; if they do, they are overdone.
- 11
Turn the cookies out onto a rack to cool.
- 12
Wait until cool before frosting.
- Calories 79.15 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 1.52 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 16.73 g 6%
- Total Fat 0.51 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.1 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.16 g High --
- Cholesterol 9.83 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 8.24 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.38 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 8.36 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 5.43 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.58 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 12.73 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 4.07 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Holiday Anise Cutout Cookies is made with 8 ingredients and serves 48. It takes about 42 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Anise Extract, Baking Powder, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 79.15 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Holiday Anise Cutout Cookies made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Anise Extract, Baking Powder, Brown Sugar, Eggs. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Holiday Anise Cutout Cookies?
- About 42 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 12 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 79.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Holiday Anise Cutout Cookies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Holiday Anise Cutout Cookies healthy?
- Holiday Anise Cutout Cookies has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 79.15 calories and 1.52 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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