Star Anise Cookies

Star Anise Cookies

Rustic Licorice Flavored Cookies

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 44m
Cook Time: 27m
Total Time: 1h 11m
Temp.: 350 ̊F
Servings: 24
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (10 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

162
Calories
7g
Fat
22g
Carbohydrates
1g
Protein
20mg
Cholesterol
68mg
Sodium
Star Anise Cookies

Recipe Description

These Star Anise Cookies are the cutest little cookies that I have chosen to include in all my Christmas boxes this year. The dough is made from a simple batter with a drop of star anise extract and a sugar-milk frosting flavored with anise too. A warm and tasteful addition to compliment the winter feels. Top with sprinkles or silver dragees for that special snow-like touch.

To make Star Anise Cookies, you will need the following ingredients:So, how to make Star Anise Cookies?

Ingredients for Star Anise Cookies

Recipe Features

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine butter and sugar

    2 min
    Step 1 - Star Anise Cookies

    In a large bowl, whisk the butter and sugar until well combined.

  2. 2

    Add star anise

    1 min
    Step 2 - Star Anise Cookies

    Add anise extract and beat to combine.

  3. 3

    Combine dry ingredients

    1 min
    Step 3 - Star Anise Cookies

    Combine ground star anise and flour.

  4. 4

    Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients

    3 min
    Step 4 - Star Anise Cookies

    Add flour mixture to butter mixture and mix until just combined. Do not over mix.

  5. 5

    Chill

    15 min
    Step 5 - Star Anise Cookies

    Tightly wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes to chill.

  6. 6

    Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet

    5 min
    Step 6 - Star Anise Cookies

    Preheat oven to 350 ̊F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  7. 7

    Cut cookies

    10 min
    Step 7 - Star Anise Cookies

    Roll out dough onto a lightly floured surface about ¼-inch thick. Use a snowflake-shaped cookie cut to cut individual cookies. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet about 2-inches apart.

  8. 8

    Bake

    12 min
    Step 8 - Star Anise Cookies

    Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes.

  9. 9

    Cool

    15 min
    Step 9 - Star Anise Cookies

    Remove from heat and allow cookies to cool for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

  10. 10

    Prepare icing

    2 min
    Step 10 - Star Anise Cookies

    In a mixing bowl, whisk confectioners’ sugar, milk and star anise extract to combine.

  11. 11

    Top cookies

    5 min
    Step 11 - Star Anise Cookies

    Once cookies have cooled, drizzle prepared icing over the cookies and sprinkle with silver dragees to decorate.

  12. 12

    Serve

    Step 12 - Star Anise Cookies

    Wait for icing to harden slightly before serving or store in an airtight container.

These Star Anise Cookies are the next best addition to your holiday treats and decorations this year. Do you agree? Let us know some other winter ideas that you may have and tag #cookmerecipes online and in your own posts.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Ellie
April 23, 2025
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Delicious

Chloe
October 15, 2023
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These cookies are super easy to whip up, plus they smell amazing baking. I made them for a holiday party, and everyone loved em. Def gonna make again!

Rachel
September 22, 2023
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These cookies were a hit at our family gathering. Simple to make and delish.

Laura Smith
August 9, 2023
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I made these Star Anise Cookies for my kids' school bake sale. They were a hit! The flavors remind me of baking with my mom during the holidays. So simple and festive.

Samantha Johnson
December 13, 2021
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I made the Star Anise Cookies for our family Christmas gathering and they were a hit. The flavor is so unique and cozy. My kids loved helping me frost them. It felt great to share these warm treats with everyone. I will definitely be making them every year now.

Paula Smith
February 25, 2021
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I made these cookies for our first Christmas together. Everyone loved them.

Paulie
December 25, 2020
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Exceptional

Vanessa
June 4, 2020
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I made these Star Anise Cookies for my fam and they were a hit. Simple recipe and the taste is out of this world. So happy I found it.

Gina
February 7, 2020
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Superb! Made these cookies for my holiday party and they were a hit. The flavor is just perfect!

Athina
December 25, 2019
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So delicious! Thank you! Approved!

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