Mexican · Dessert
Anise Seed Cookies
A traditional Mexican anise cookie, or 'galleta de anís', built on a simple butter dough lifted by the warm, liquorice-sweet crunch of toasted fennel-anise seed folded through the batter. Baked until the edges turn pale gold, these cookies have a tender, slightly crumbly crumb with a faint sugared crust from the final roll in sugar before baking. They're an everyday Mexican bakery staple, often found alongside pan dulce, best enjoyed slightly warm with coffee or chocolate caliente.
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15 minsPrep
14 minsCook
49 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
206Calories
3.3gProtein
8.2gFat
29.6gCarbs
10.7gSugar
1gFiber
216mgSodium
38mgChol
4.8gSat Fat
52mgPotassium
22mgCalcium
1.4mgIron
0.1mcgVitamin B12
0.2mgVitamin C
0gPolyol
0gAllulose
0.3gAlcohol
Goes well with
Mexican Lager Beer
local
Atole
international
vegetarian
sweet-spot
all-time-classics
Instructions
1
Cream the softened butter and 16g sugar together until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
2
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
3
Lightly crush the fennel seed (used here as the anise-seed note) with the back of a spoon and stir into the butter mixture.
4
Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together, then fold into the wet mixture until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
5
Cover the dough and rest in the fridge for 20 minutes to firm up for shaping.
6
Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a baking sheet.
7
Divide the dough into 2 portions and roll each into a ball, then flatten slightly into a round disc about 1.5cm thick.
8
Roll the edges of each disc lightly through the reserved 5g sugar for a light sparkling finish.
9
Place on the lined baking sheet, spaced apart, and bake for 13-15 minutes until the edges turn pale gold.
10
Cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully before serving.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 48g48g All Purpose Flour, sifted
- 18g18g Butter, softened
- 16g16g Sugar White
- 10g10g Egg, beaten
- 2g2g Fennel Seed, lightly crushed
- 1g1g Baking Powder
- 0.5g0.5g Salt
- 1.5g1.5g Vanilla Extract
- 5g5g Sugar White, for rolling, garnish, 1
