Millennium Pine Nut and Anise Cookies

A recipe I am putting on Zaar for future use! Originally from the Millennium cookbook.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Yields: 20 cookies

Ingredients

• 3  cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1  tablespoon anise seed
• 1  cup pine nuts, toasted
• 3⁄4 cup maple syrup
• 2  tablespoons maple syrup
• 1⁄2 cup canola oil
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1  tablespoon  anise extract
• 1  teaspoon  anise extract
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 deg F.
2. Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
3. Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl. Mix in the aniseed and pine nuts.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients.
5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until combined.
6. Form a ball of dough with about 2 tablespoons batter and place on the prepared sheet.
7. Press with your hand to a thickness of 1/3 inch.
8. Repeat, placing the cookies 3 inches apart. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or lightly brown. Let cool on a wire rack.
9. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.