Sesame Anise Melts

Sesame Anise Melts
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  • SERVING
    18 People
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Delicate Italian cookies, infused with the subtle warmth of anise and adorned with a coat of toasted sesame seeds. These delightful treats are perfect for savoring with a cup of coffee or as a sweet ending to any meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    21 g
  • Cholesterol
    18 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    55 mg
  • Sugar
    8 g
  • Fat
    13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View In a separate medium bowl, cream together the lard and sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir in the egg and crushed anise seeds until well combined. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Place the toasted sesame seeds in a shallow bowl or saucer. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Roll each ball in the sesame seeds, ensuring they are fully coated. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Place the sesame-coated balls 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Slightly flatten each ball using the bottom of a glass or measuring cup. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake for 6 to 9 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the cookies are lightly golden. (6-9 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Store in an airtight container.

For a richer flavor, brown the butter before creaming it with the sugar.
Ensure the sesame seeds are evenly toasted to enhance their nutty flavor.
Don't overbake the cookies, as they tend to dry out quickly.
For a festive touch, add a pinch of edible gold glitter to the sesame seeds before rolling the cookies.

Layne Fay

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 8 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Merle Douglas

    The recipe was easy to follow, and the cookies turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again!

  • Pascale Kertzmann

    These cookies are absolutely divine! The anise gives them such a unique and comforting flavor.

  • Terrence Goldner

    I made these for a holiday party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of sesame and anise.

  • Abbigail Runolfsson

    I added a little lemon zest to the dough, and it brightened up the flavor even more. Highly recommend!

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