Anise Seed Borrachio Cookies

You must find some time to make these cookies because are simply delicious; one of my best friend’s favorites. They are classic sugar cookies with the blended flavors of vanilla, anise and rum.

Original recipe makes 3 dozen

Ingredients

2 tablespoons anise seed
3 tablespoons rum
1 1/4 cups butter
3/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves

  • PREP

    25 mins

  • COOK

    10 mins

  • READY IN

    35 mins

Directions

  1. Place the anise seeds in a small bowl with the rum. Set aside to marinate overnight.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the anise seed and rum. Mix in the egg. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and cloves; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies on a greased cookie sheet.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown at the edges. Cool for a few minutes on baking sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 111 kcal
Carbohydrates: 11.1 g
Cholesterol: 23 mg
Fat: 6.7 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 1.2 g
Sodium: 90 mg