Anyone a fan of Anise Cookies?

[Franisdaman]

It's pronounced "Ann, ise."

There's an anise oil that is part of the ingredients list.

I totally forgot about these cookies until a relative mentioned that she was making these for Christmas.

Here's one recipe:

Italian Anisette Cookies

These anisette cookies will have all your guests swooning. These classic Italian goodies are a holiday favorite, make a batch for your next gathering!

amandascookin.com

 

[Menace Sockeyes]

Reminds me of Doug Benson’s joke about not being able to afford Famous Amos cookies growing up, so they had to settle for the off-brand: Heinous Anise.

 

[win1forthe]

Have three boxes saved up. Love them.

 

[Doodads and Hoohah]

No can't stand that flavor.

 

[stickman80]

Most enjoyable with lots of oil or Crisco.

 

[Colonoscopy]

I love anus cookies

 

[BrianNole777]

Are they hard or soft?

If they're soft...yes.

 

[Franisdaman]

Are they hard or soft?

If they're soft...yes.

soft, but kinda dry ?

they are a unique Xmas cookie, to say the least

 

[JustSayOV]

No....super gross flavor.

And this funny meme:

 

[Whiskeydeltadeltatango]

CSB/


I'm making sausages ans Jerkies right now and one of my recipes called for "star of anise" ( sp) I had no idea what it was, the guy at fairway said it's super popular right now.




I 86'd it.

 

[TJ8869]

Do they taste like black licorice?

 

[RollingBallofButcherKnives]

 

[Franisdaman]

Do they taste like black licorice?

yep; i think they are kinda dry, too (unless you frost them)

from google search: Anise cookies have a distinct, mellow anise flavor with a sweet, fragrant aroma similar to licorice. Anise can be a love-it-or-hate-it spice because of its strong flavor. The flavor of anise comes from anethole, an organic compound related to estragole, which is also found in basil and tarragon.

 

[LunchBox50]

Hell yeah.

 

[cfbfan23]

yep; i think they are kinda dry, too (unless you frost them)

from google search: Anise cookies have a distinct, mellow anise flavor with a sweet, fragrant aroma similar to licorice. Anise can be a love-it-or-hate-it spice because of its strong flavor. The flavor of anise comes from anethole, an organic compound related to estragole, which is also found in basil and tarragon.

If they taste like black licorice, I'm in.

 

[h-hawk]

Anise's cookies?

 

[prlyles]

My wife and granddaughter make anise cookies with a pizzelle press every Christmas. Anise is like licorice, you either hate it or you love it.

 

[Franisdaman]

My wife and granddaughter make anise cookies with a pizzelle press every Christmas. Anise is like licorice, you either hate it or you love it.

Anise cookies, also known as Springerle, originated in the Swabia region of southwestern Germany and date back to at least the 14th century. The name Springerle translates to "little jumper" or "little knight" in southern Germany.

Springerle are known for their intricate raised designs, which are created by pressing a mold onto rolled dough. The cookies are traditionally served with black coffee for dunking.

Here are some other facts about anise cookies:

• In Switzerland, anise cookies are called Anisbrötli, which translates to "anise bun".
  
  
• • In the north of Switzerland, especially in Basel, similar cookies have been made since the 17th century.
  • Anise has been used for medicinal purposes throughout history, including to relieve bloating and aid with digestion.
  • Anise is also used to flavor national liquors in many countries, including ouzo in Greece, sambuca in Italy, and absinthe in France