Delicious Anise Seed Borrachio Cookies Recipe

These traditional Italian cookies are flavored with anise seeds and soaked in wine, resulting in a unique and flavorful treat. Perfect for any occasion or as a sweet ending to your meal.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 tsp anise extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup anise seeds

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in white wine and anise extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and anise seeds.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until smooth dough forms.
6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
7. Let cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.

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