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Recipe: Orange anise almond cookies for the holidays

Fragrant with anise and bright citrus, these crisp cookies bring the same cozy warmth as a mug of mulled wine—perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting or setting out for Santa.

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Whole-grain spelt flour stands in for all-purpose here, lending a subtle nuttiness that pairs beautifully with the sweet-salty crunch of the toasted almond coating. The result is a sturdy, dunk-worthy cookie that stays crisp for days.

    Spelt flour, a type of whole wheat flour available in most supermarkets (look for brands such as Bob’s Red Mill), works as a simple 1:1 swap for all-purpose flour. If you prefer to use what you have on hand, combining equal parts all-purpose and whole-wheat flour will yield a similar texture. Once baked, the cookies keep well in an airtight container for up to one week.

    Orange Anise Almond Cookies

    Yield: Makes 2 dozen

    INGREDIENTS

    ½ cup salted butter

    ½ cup granulated sugar

    ¾ teaspoon anise seed

    zest from 1 orange

    ¼ teaspoon almond extract

    1 egg

    2 egg yolks

    ½ cup almond flour (almond meal)

    1 cup + 2 tablespoons spelt flour

    ½ teaspoon baking powder

    For the almond coating:

    ½ cup sliced almonds, finely chopped

    ½ teaspoon anise seed

    zest from 1 orange

    ½ teaspoon salt

    1 tablespoon sugar

    DIRECTIONS

    Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

    Using a stand mixer or a bowl with a whisk, beat together the butter, sugar, anise seed, orange zest and almond extract until light and fluffy. Add the egg and egg yolks, mixing until fully incorporated. In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, spelt flour and baking powder. Fold the dry mixture into the butter mixture with a spatula until just combined.

    In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the almond coating. Use a spoon or small cookie scoop to measure out 1 tablespoon-sized balls of dough, rolling them in the almond mixture to coat evenly before placing them on the cookie sheet, a dozen per sheet. Use your palm to gently press each dough ball into a ½-inch-thick disc before placing the cookie sheets in the oven.

    Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cookies and almond coating are golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool slightly before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

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