Our test cook made these Halloween cut-outs using the same recipe for anise cut-outs that she uses at Christmas time. And she made sure to add some icing. This is how the cookies look without icing.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and anise seeds with a fork. Make a well in the center and pour in the oil and wine. Starting in the ...

What's Cookin' readers quickly rose to the occasion, finding recipes for anise cookies for which we had several requests. Special thanks for help with the request for anise cookies go to Jan Nelson, ...

Fragrant with anise and bright citrus, these crisp cookies bring the same cozy warmth as a mug of mulled wine—perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting or setting out for Santa. Old Rasputin chocolate ...

There's nothing like a Christmas cookie. And any cookie can be a Christmas one with just the addition of a few sprinkles or decorations. Case in point: Snickerdoodles. I made the wonderful and easy ...

Ah, the finished plate of Christmas cookies, smelling fragrantly of anise oil. Some came out thicker than others; the thinnest ones were destined for executive editor Joe Soprano to taste. Some of ...

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