Simple Anise Sugar Cookies
Simple Anise Sugar Cookies showcase a gentle licorice warmth from anise seed balanced by rich caramel notes from brown sugar. Crisp at the edges with a tender, chewy middle, they’re perfect for afternoon coffee, holiday cookie trays, or a lightly sweet finish after dinner. A sprinkle of sugar adds a delicate sparkle and extra crunch in every bite.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves36
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple Anise Sugar Cookies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 29 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 68
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 14
- Performance
- 20
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
- 2
In a large bowl, beat the brown sugar and eggs until smooth; stir in the anise seeds and salt.
- 3
In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in hot water; stir this into the brown sugar mixture. Add the flour and mix to make a dough. Shape the dough into 36 small balls.
- 4
Put the white sugar in a wide, shallow dish. Roll the dough balls in the sugar to coat; arrange them on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are crispy, about 10 minutes.
- Calories 138.01 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 2.41 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 31.22 g 11%
- Total Fat 0.58 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 19.5 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 10.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.74 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 18.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 3.38 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.9 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 13.46 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 4.77 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Simple Anise Sugar Cookies is made with 8 ingredients and serves 36. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Anise Seed, Baking Soda, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 138.01 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Anise Sugar Cookies made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Anise Seed, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Eggs. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Simple Anise Sugar Cookies?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 138.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Anise Sugar Cookies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Simple Anise Sugar Cookies healthy?
- Simple Anise Sugar Cookies has an easyChef Pro health score of 27/100. Per serving, it provides 138.01 calories and 2.41 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, 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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