06 Aug Mon 2018
Ask Arlene about Fennel Seed Cookies©
Ask Arlene about Fennel Seed Cookies©
By Arlene Wright-Correll
Fennel Seed cookies
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon fennel seed, crushed
2 tablespoons boiling water
3/4 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Confectioners' sugar
DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, soak fennel seed in boiling water; set aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Drain fennel seed.
Combine the flour, baking soda and fennel seed; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Roll into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar.
Cool on wire racks. Yield: 3 dozen.
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Arlene Wright-Correll