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Ingredients
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2 cups white sugar
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1 cup butter, softened
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4 eggs
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4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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4 teaspoons baking powder
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¾ teaspoon salt
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⅓ cup brandy
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1 ½ teaspoons anise extract
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup almonds
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2 tablespoons anise seed
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or foil.
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In large mixing bowl, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine brandy, anise extract and vanilla in a small bowl or measuring cup. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Alternately add dry ingredients and brandy mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in the almonds and aniseed.
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Drop dough by spoonfuls onto prepared sheet, forming two 2 x 13-inch long strips on each sheet. Smooth dough into logs with moistened fingertips.
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Bake about30 to 35 minutes or until golden and firm to the touch. Place cookie sheets on racks and cool completely. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
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Cut cooled logs on the diagonal into 3/4-inch thick slices using a serrated knife. Place slices on cookie sheets.
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Bake for about 20 minutes, turning after 10 minutes, until dry and slightly brown. Remove to a rack and cool.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
111 | Calories |
5g | Fat |
15g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 60 | |
Calories 111 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 5g | 6% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
Cholesterol 21mg | 7% |
Sodium 88mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate 15g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 2g | 4% |
Calcium 30mg | 2% |
Iron 1mg | 4% |
Potassium 36mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.