Aurilla's Anise Biscuit Mix Cookies

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My maternal Grandma created this cookie for the holidays. The taste and smell of this cookie will always remind me of Christmas!

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Servings:
30
Yield:
5 dozen

Ingredients

  • 5 cups buttermilk baking mix

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • 2 egg

  • ¾ cup water

  • 1 tablespoon anise extract

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar

  • 3 tablespoons water

  • 1 teaspoon anise extract

  • 3 drops red food coloring

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. In a large bowl, stir together buttermilk baking mix, flour, sugar, and nuts. In another smaller bowl, whisk together eggs, anise extract, and water. Pour liquid over the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Dough should have a dry consistency like biscuit dough. Roll dough into walnut sized balls and place on a cookie sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Cookies should be a light golden brown. Remove to cool on a rack. When cool, paint with glaze.

  3. For glaze: Mix confectioners' sugar with anise extract and food coloring. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir until smooth. Water may be adjusted to give the glaze a creamy paint-like consistency. Paint the cookies with a pastry brush, or dip them in the glaze with a slotted spoon. Let the cookies dry on waxed paper or on cooling racks. If you do not glaze the cookies, they will become rock-hard in texture.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

196 Calories
3g Fat
40g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 30
Calories 196
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 390mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 3g 6%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 50mg 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.