*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Italian Anise Cookies YIELD: 80 COOKIES For cookies: 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Coat baking sheets ...

It always feels like the best recipes are family recipes, ones that spark a twinkle in someone’s eye as they recall it from their youth. Debra Forrest shared a story and recipe like that with me, and ...

2 eggs, plus enough water to equal 1/2 cup 1 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon anise extract 2 teaspoons anise seeds, optional 1 teaspoon fennel pollen, optional Sift flour and baking powder together. Set aside.

Pizzelle are traditional Italian waffle cookies made from flour, eggs, sugar, butter or vegetable oil, and flavoring. Former state Senator turned food blogger, Capri S. Cafaro shares her recipe, and ...

After college, I convinced my best friend (and my current food photographer, Andy Brumbaugh) to move to Vermont from his hometown of Jamestown, N.Y. He lived with my parents for a while, and ...

For the cookies: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the sugar, butter, vanilla, and almond extract on medium until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs and ...

Cooking and baking remain ways to connect with those AnnMarie Scinicariello loves most. Using recipes from family members – such as Italian Anise Cake – brings back memories of good times and great ...

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 ...