Cool anise flavored drop cookies will heighten the holiday season. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening, sugar and eggs until smooth. Stir in the anise extract. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the wet ingredients. Scoop out spoonfuls and roll into balls.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the egg/sugar mixture, and beat at medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in the anise seed. Drop the dough by teaspoonfuls onto well-greased and well-floured or parchment-lined baking sheets, shaping the dough into rounds with a spoon, if necessary.
Traditional Italian anisette cookies are sweet with a distinct flavour and a soft cake-like texture. My low-carb version is slightly sweet, crunchy, and has a pleasant anise flavour that is not overpowering. I also added some ground cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
My low-carb version is slightly sweet, crunchy, and has a pleasant anise flavour that is not overpowering. I also added some ground cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Just like most of my keto cookies, they are easy to make and can be prepared months in advance.