Chräbeli

Ingredients

• 2 Eggs
• 250 g powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp cherry brandy (or 1 tbsp water)
• 2 tbsp anise seeds
• 250 g flour
• flour (for dusting)
• parchment paper (for the tray)

Instructions

1. 1.

   Beat the eggs with powdered sugar and cherry brandy until thick and frothy for 5 minutes. Gently fold in the anise seeds and flour. Line baking trays with parchment paper.

2. 2.

   Roll the dough on a floured surface to about 1.5 cm diameter, cut into 5 cm long pieces, shape each into a crescent, and score one side several times halfway through. Place on the tray, cover with a cloth, and let dry for 24 hours. Preheat the oven. Bake the anise cookies at 150°C (bottom heating) or 130°C fan-forced for 20 minutes.