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 ...

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. A steamed fish dinner ...

An unexpected flavor transports me back to my childhood this time each year. At the holidays, I always think of my ...

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.

Sift flour and baking powder together. Set aside. Using a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip the eggs, sugar and anise extract until thick and pale, so when the beater is lifted, the mixture ...

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 ...

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 ...