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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.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
- 1 tablespoon anise seed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup shortening
- ½ cup white sugar
- 3 small eggs
- 1 drop anise oil
- ½ cup confectioners' sugar, or as needed
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 36 | |
| Calories 89 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat3g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat1g | 4% |
| Cholesterol12mg | 4% |
| Sodium37mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate13g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars5g | |
| Protein2g | |
| Calcium5mg | 0% |
| Iron1mg | 3% |
| Potassium18mg | 0% |
*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.
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