Name: Crunchy Anise Milk Cookies (Ka’ak bi Haleeb (ka-ack bee ha-leeb))
Yield: About 30 Cookies
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 tablespoon ground anise seed; 3 cups unbleached flour; ½ cup milk; ½ cup and ½ cup granulated sugar, divided; 2½ teaspoons double acting baking powder; 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; ¼ teaspoon yeast

Preparation info

About
30
Cookies

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Classic Lebanese Cuisine

By Kamal Al-Faqih

Published 2009

About

These cookies are fun to prepare with the family and delicious any time of day. The crunchy texture will have everyone coming back for more. They are great for a snack in the afternoon with a glass of milk, or in the evening with a warm cup of tea. Pack them along on a hike or take them to the beach, they’re delicious to munch on.