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

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