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Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 350℉.
2
Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
3
Mix the honey, Crisco, sugar, coffee, eggs, and anise extract in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer.
4
Stir together the baking soda, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, half of the flour.
5
Knead the dough and gradually add the rest of the flour. Knead until it is the right consistency for shaping into balls.
6
Roll into balls that are 3/4 inch in diameter.
7
Place on them onto the prepared cookie sheet.
8
Bake at 350℉ for 12 minutes.
9
Cool on wire rack.
10
Once completely cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Bloom Your Spices in Coffee ☕Dissolve the ground spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves) in the warm coffee before mixing into your dough to intensify their flavors and ensure even distribution throughout every cookie.
- Chill Dough for Easier Shaping 🧊Refrigerate your dough for at least 2 hours before rolling into balls—this prevents sticking and helps the cookies maintain their spherical shape while baking rather than spreading.
- Two-Stage Baking for Perfect Texture 🍪Bake at 375°F for 12-14 minutes until crispy, then store in an airtight container with a slice of bread for 2-3 days to allow the cookies to soften into that signature tender-chewy texture.
- Anise Extract Goes Last 🌟Add anise extract in the final 30 seconds of mixing to preserve its delicate licorice flavor—early mixing causes it to volatilize and lose its aromatic quality.
- Powdered Sugar Coating Hack ✨Coat warm cookies immediately after baking while still slightly sticky, then re-coat after they cool for a thick, luxurious sugar shell that adheres perfectly.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
My Calorie Intake
Smart Nutrition 
Nutrition Per Serving
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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