Italian Anisette Cookies

Recipes | Desserts | | Anise Cookies (Italian Anisette)Author by Amanda Davis on November 26, 2020 Updated on November 5, 2022 4.97 from 803 votesThese anisette cookies will have all your guests swooning. These classic Italian goodies are a holiday favorite, make a batch for your next gathering!Cook Time 10 minutes minsTotal Time 25 minutes minsJump to RecipeThese anise cookies, also called Italian Anisette Cookies, are a holiday dessert favorite, just like my Thumbprint Cookies that everyone goes crazy over.Why we love this recipeWhether you choose to make these cookies with anise or without, they always seem to be a crowd-pleaser. Since this recipe makes a lot of cookies, they also make the perfect treats to bring along to a holiday gathering or family get-together.I’m British, so naturally, I love the licorice flavor in Italian anisette cookies. You can certainly replace the anise extract in this recipe with lemon or vanilla extract if you have people who love the texture of these c...