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Snappy Star Anise Thins Recipe | |
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Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour1 tsp. baking soda 1 Tbsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. ground star anise* 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 Tbsp. honey 1 large egg 1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger (about 3 oz.) 1/2 cup Demerara sugar, for rolling Sanding sugar for decorating *Ground star anise can be found in well-stocked supermarkets and specialty stores.
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter baking sheets or line them with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together first 5 ingredients. Set aside. 3. Combine the butter and sugars in a medium bowl; cream together until light and fluffy. Add honey, beat to combine. Add egg, beat to combine. Add chopped ginger; mix, and then spoon in dry ingredients and mix just to combine. Cover with wax paper and chill for 30 to 45 minutes. 4. Place the Demerara in a shallow dish. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls, rolling between the palms of your hands to make them even. Roll dough balls in sugar, and place 3 inches apart on baking sheets. 5. Bake until the tops are evenly browned and edges appear firm, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to cooling racks to cool completely. Decorate cooled cookies with sanding sugar is desired. Makes 5 dozen 2 1/2-inch cookies
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