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Anise flavoured shortbreads

These refreshing cookies are perfect after a meal with hot espresso.
anise flavoured shortbreads
36 Item
1H 15M
15M
1H 30M

Ingredients

Method

1.Beat butter and sifted icing sugar in medium bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add sifted flours and aniseed, in 2 batches, beating on low speed after each addition, only until combined. Knead on floured surface until smooth. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
2.Preheat oven to 150°C/300°F. Grease oven trays.
3.Roll dough between sheets of baking paper until 5mm (¼ inch) thick. Cut 36 x 6cm (2½-inch) rounds from dough; place on oven trays about 2.5cm (1 inch) apart. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
4.Bake biscuits about 12 to 14 minutes; cool on trays.

To freeze: make dough up to end of step 1 and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours. Continue recipe from step 2.

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