Vegan Italian Anise Christmas Cookies

Name: Vegan Italian Anise Christmas Cookies
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ground flax meal; 3 tablespoons water; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground anise seeds; 1/2 cup almond butter; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 2 teaspoons anise extract; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon ground flax meal
3 tablespoons water
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground anise seeds
1/2 cup almond butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons anise extract
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2

Mix ground flax and water in a bowl; let sit until thickened, about 10 minutes.
3

Combine flour, baking powder, and ground anise seeds in a bowl; mix until well combined. Add flax mixture, almond butter, brown sugar, and anise extract; mix well until a soft dough forms. Shape into 2-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten balls lightly with your hand.
4

Bake in the preheated oven until bottom is lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar.