Sinem AkayCommis
30 May 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

These simple cookies, inspired by Mediterranean cuisines, pair the mild anise-like aroma of crushed fennel seeds with buttery dough. A light, aromatic option to enjoy with warm tea.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Prepare the dough

6 min

Beat the butter and sugar together, then add the egg.

2

Add the fennel

7 min

Sift in the flour and baking powder, add the crushed fennel seeds and knead.

3

Let the dough rest

15 min

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.

4

Shape and bake

15 min

Arrange the dough in small balls on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven until the edges are lightly golden.

Reminder

Allergens: contains wheat (gluten), egg and dairy. Lightly crush the fennel seeds with a mortar and pestle before adding them to the dough; whole seeds can feel hard and unpleasant when bitten.

#classic cookies #Tea cookies #Fennel seed cookies
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