Comments on: Anise Cookies

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:15:40 +0000

In reply to Linda. So bummed to hear this, Linda! From what you describe, I wonder if perhaps they could've been cooked a tad too long? Anise cookies (most cookies, honestly, but especially these) that are over-baked, even by a minute or two, could be dry and tasteless. If you were to try them again I would try reducing the baking time by a few minutes and seeing how they turn out, they are supposed to have a nice melt-in-your-mouth texture. I hope this is helpful and thank you for trying my recipe, I'm sorry to hear this one wasn't a hit for you this time!

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:43:48 +0000

In reply to Nicolette.

Many recipes here have been super! but these cookies went straight into the trash😒 dry, tastless…sorry

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:18:28 +0000

In reply to Emilia. Hi Emilia! They are not really close in flavor.

By: Emilia

Emilia — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:46:22 +0000

Does almond extract have the same/similar flavor as anise extract?

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:16:47 +0000

In reply to Chris. We are so happy they were a hit, Chris! Thanks for coming back to leave a review

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:06:31 +0000

I really like these and want to make them again soon. I made five different cookies this year I think this is my personal favorite. I used diluted anisette liquor I had on hand instead of flavoring.

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:03:12 +0000

In reply to Cindy. Hi Cindy! I haven't personally tried it, but I think it could work. You may need to use a bit more than 2 teaspoons of anise seed but I can't say for sure without having tried it. :)

By: Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:23:21 +0000

In reply to Bruce. can I use anise seed instead of extract?

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 02:08:35 +0000

In reply to Tracey Carlson. I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much, Tracey! :)

By: Tracey Carlson

Tracey Carlson — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:51:11 +0000

Anise cookies have been my favorite since childhood!! I don’t normally buy or make them because I’m the only one who loves licorice and I’d eat them all in due time! HOWEVER every recipe I’ve used has been top notch so I made these and I must say they are excellent! I did add an extra tsp of anise oil for my taste. they were so quick and easy to make!!! thanks for another top notch recipe!!!

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:31:45 +0000

In reply to Colleen. Hi Colleen! These cookies are hearty, not chewy, almost biscuit like in texture. :)

By: Colleen

Colleen — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:49:46 +0000

Hello does this recipe give a softer texture anise cookie.

By: Sam

Sam — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 02:52:41 +0000

In reply to Bruce. Whoops! I've definitely had that happen before. Frustrating, but if it's the right extract my drawer smells good for quite a while.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 02:21:54 +0000

These sound like an excellent cookie, so I went to check my anise extract, and it seems that the bottle has a small crack in it, because it is empty, and I definitely haven’t used it all. So, I need to get some so that I can make these.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:58:25 +0000

In reply to Antranette. Hi Antranette! I recommend the amount listed, but you can absolutely use less, that would just be according to your preference and how much you like anise.

By: Antranette

Antranette — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 09:56:29 +0000

hi, thank you, can i do less anide? what amount do you recommend?

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 20:14:35 +0000

In reply to Nicolette. Hi Nicolette! I would scoop the dough balls first and then freeze, I have instructions on how to do so on my post on how to freeze cookie dough. I hope that helps!

By: Nicolette

Nicolette — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:42:41 +0000

can this dough be made ahead of time and thawed when ready to bake? what are you recommendations for this? thanks!!