Frosted Anise Cookies

How can you make this anise cookie recipe your own?

Instead of using canned frosting, try making your own homemade frosting and pick a fun flavor to go with these cookies. If you’re not a huge fan of anise, you can also substitute a different extract such as vanilla, mint, or almond.

How long will anise cookies last?

These anise cookies will taste best stored at room temperature in a well-sealed container for up to 3 days. Here's how to store all kinds of cookies to keep them at their best.

Can you make anise cookies ahead of time?

To freeze your cookies for later, arrange baked, fully cooled cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet. Pop them in the freezer for 30 minutes or until frozen solid. Then, layer frozen cookies in airtight containers with a piece of parchment paper separating each layer to prevent cookies from sticking to one another. Freeze for up to 3 months. Several hours before serving, proceed with finishing this anise cookie recipe as directed.

—Maggie Knoebel, Taste of Home Associate Recipe Editor/Test Cook