Aniseed Sesame Cookies
Aniseed Sesame Cookie is a type of cookie flavored with anise seeds (which have a distinct sweet, licorice-like taste) and sprinkled or mixed with sesame seeds for a nutty crunch.It’s often found in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Asian cuisines—sometimes as a traditional tea biscuit or festival treat. The combination of anise and sesame gives it a warm, aromatic flavor profile that’s both sweet and savory.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup neutral oil (such as grapeseed or light olive oil)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon anise seeds (lightly crushed)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds plus a little extra for sprinkling)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toast the sesame seeds (if not already toasted): In a dry skillet, stir sesame seeds over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, anise seeds, toasted sesame seeds, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together egg, sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth and slightly pale.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture. Stir until the dough comes together—it should be soft but not sticky.
- Shape: Roll small balls (about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie). Flatten slightly with your palm and press a few sesame seeds on top.
- Bake: Arrange on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges just start to turn golden.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the sheet 5 minutes, then move to a rack to cool completely.
- Serving idea: Enjoy them with tea, coffee, or even a glass of anise-flavored liqueur if you want to highlight their aromatic flavor!
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Nutrition
Calories: 61kcal (3%)Carbohydrates: 8g (3%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 3g (5%)Saturated Fat: 0.4g (3%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 8mg (3%)Sodium: 36mg (2%)Potassium: 14mgFiber: 0.2g (1%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 12mg (1%)Iron: 0.4mg (2%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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