I think these cookies are so lovely! Don’t they look like French Macarons? (I promise they’re not though!) If you’re intrigued, come check out the full recipe at All Through the Year Cheer! Brandy and I made our Christmas announcements…be sure to take a look at that too!

Yes, exactly like a macaroon shell. beautiful!
Those look scrumptious, definitely look just like a macaroon! Nice flavor with anise seed!
When I first saw the photo I instantly thought French Macaroons! They really are lovely and tis the season to bake lots of cookies, can’t wait to give it a try!
I wanted to let you know that your pizza recipe was oh so delicious!!
Love and hugs,
Karyn
Karyn – Yay, I’m so happy you liked the pizza!! :)
What a great flavor! I love anise flavor very much! These cookies must be delectable :)
What a perfect cookie for the holiday!! Great flavor too.
I love the flavor of anise. These looks so pretty, flaky, and delicious!
Haha yes I thought they looked like macarons too! :P Gorgeous looking cookies Faith! :)
these cookies are so cute! :D I need to find anise oil now ;)
melt. in. your. mouth. :)
Those cookies look very airy and light….
anise is one of the most underappreciated, underused spices – i love it!
A beautiful flavor! They look like macaron shells!
Cheers,
Rosa
What beautiful cookies! I love the shot of the anise seed.
I’ve always heard wonderful things about these!
Oh! This cookies look so yummie…light…just perfect!
Oh, these look angelic and delightful! I’m loving these holiday seasonal cookies…mmm…I wonder how they smell like?
I had no idea you had such a Holiday Recipe site. I’m still an ignorant baker. I can cook but baking is hit and miss still. The only thing i’ve got down is Italian Cheese Bread and even that i use the dough setting on the bread maker for 1.5 hours of it =) Still looks and taste hand made…
The announcements and the cookies look wonderful–I can’t wait to see what other holiday treats you post! :)
These are just perfect. Beautiful.
Thank you so much for this recipe! My mother passed away in August a few days after my baby was born and I thought this recipe was gone with her! I remember all growing up, even into high school, when she let the trays sit over-night, she would put signs on the door “Shhh…cookies sleeping!” Now I can do the same for my daughter!