Anise Waffle Cookies Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: German Recipes. (Anise Waffle Cookies Recipe). This is a waffle cookie seasoned with anise seed and anise oil. It is baked on a waffle iron. It is not a really sweet cookie, but it was sent to soldiers during WWII because they keep well and the flavor seems to get better with each passing day. Lasts about 2 weeks unrefrigerated. Handed down from my German-Swiss grandmother. You can also use lemon or vanilla flavoring instead of the anise seed and oil; of course, it changes the flavor completely, but if you're looking for a nice 'not too sweet' cookie, this recipe is a good place to start. My children love making these - it's fun, it's easy.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 45 mins

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 36

Yield: 3 dozen cookies

Anise Waffle Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour

or as needed

1 tablespoon anise seed

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup shortening

½ cup white sugar

2 tablespoons white sugar

3 small eggs

1 drop anise oil

½ cup confectioners' sugar

or as needed

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Whisk together flour anise seed and salt in a bowl.

Step 2

In a separate bowl mash the shortening until creamy and stir with all of the sugar eggs and anise oil until thoroughly mixed. Stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients to form a dough. Break off about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie and roll into 1-inch balls.

Step 3

Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray. Place dough balls onto the iron close the lid and bake until the iron stops emitting steam and the cookies are lightly golden brown 1 to 3 minutes. Check after about 1 minute. Remove the cookies from the iron and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar while still warm. Cool on wire rack.

Nutritional Information

Anise Waffle Cookies Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:36

Calories: 88.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.5g 3%

Carbohydrates: 13.3g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 5.2g

Fat: 3.3g 5%

Saturated Fat: 0.8g 4%

Cholesterol: 11.5mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 15.6IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.9mg 7%

Folate: 20.5mcg 5%

Calcium: 4.5mg

Iron: 0.6mg 3%

Magnesium: 3mg 1%

Potassium: 18.1mg 1%

Sodium: 36.9mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 29.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.