Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2012

I have had this same recipe for almost 45 years now and misplaced it. I came to allrecipes and found the exact one here; it is so simple and with so few ingredients, and very tasty with tea or coffee... love it!

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chrysoulla

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2012

I made these and sorry to say, will never make again! They were hard as a rock, I will go back to my other recipe, sorry!

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jennifer

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Living In: Parkville, Missouri, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2011

Awesome recipe, I did add 1 tsp of anise extract in addition to the anise seeds. (we love the anise taste. I then remade them using the same amounts plus a 1/2 tsp of baking soda, It yiled a lighter version- very close to the texture of the ones you buy in the store.

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tlcbbrown

Reviewed: May 24, 2011

This is an excellent recipe. I'm currently on my 3rd batch :) It's easy to make with only a few ingredients, and it reminds me of the toast my Gram used to make. My first batch I only had one egg, so I used applesauce and baking powder as a replacement, and they tasted good but weren't as crispy as the second batch I made as written. Also, you can use a tsp of anise extract in place of the anise seed. It gives a sharper flavor, but I prefer mine with more anise. The batch in the oven now uses 3/4 of the called for amount of sugar and 1/4 molasses to try to achieve a warmer flavor. The batter tasted good, so we'll see how it goes. All in all, this is a great an simple recipe that's easy to experiment with. Thanks.

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Lauren

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Youngstown, Ohio, USA

Living In: Columbus, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 17, 2010

I too added a little imitation anise extract for more anise flavor. The house smells delightful, and the cookies taste just like I remember my mom's Italian aunts' cookies tasting!

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lissalea

Home Town: Orange, California, USA

Living In: Lake Elsinore, California, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2010

This is a wonderful, quick and affordable recipe. I added these to my Christmas cookie tray this year. Be careful not to overbake on the second baking. They brown fast.

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Susy B

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Fort Myers, Florida, USA

Living In: Auburndale, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2009

I made this for Christmas, my son loved it; I dipped it dark semi-sweet chocolate then refrigerated at least 1 hr. to make the chocolate hardened, then served it.

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connie

Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2009

This is an excellent recipe. I did however, modify it because while I love anise, my husband does not. I omitted the anise seed and added 1 teaspoon of almond extract. Prior to baking, I sprinkled sliced almonds on top. Everyone loved it and since it is so easy, I'll be making more later today.

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Rebecca2220

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2009

I was a bit skeptical in making these at Christmas. My family is big into fudge and chocolate. I was afraid these would be too subtle. But they were a huge hit with everyone, and I couldn't keep my hands off them either. Great with tea, too mild for coffee. My fiance loved the first batch that came out and ended up making all the batches after that. Very easy recipe if he can do it. I made four batches in all, and didn't have one left by Dec. 26th.

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