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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

1. Sift together half (1 ½ cups) of the flour, baking powder, and salt. Make sure everything is well combined. 2. In a mixer beat the lard until light and fluffy. Add the sugar. Beat until creamy and ...

A Christmas treat for all to enjoy are these delicate, cake-like Italian anise cookies, glazed with icing and topped with colorful candy sprinkles. Italian anise cookies have a mild licorice flavoring ...

Although I’m not the kind of person to inscribe my books, it is a joy to come across a handwritten note in the margins or an underlined passage. I prefer the polished and pristine look of an ...

I love cinnamon rolls, but working with yeast can be scary. These cookies give you the taste of a cinnamon roll in cookie ...

Christmas cookies are one of my favorite parts of the holiday season. There’s just something about filling the kitchen with trays of gingerbread, sugar cookies, and anything with chocolate that makes ...