Anise-Flavored Shortbreads - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 1/3 cups flour
2/3 cup rice flour
1 tbsp ground aniseed

Preparation

Beat the butter and sifted powdered sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the sifted flours and aniseed, in 2 batches, beating on low speed after each addition, until just combined. Knead the dough on a floured work surface until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 200\u00b0F. Grease baking pans.
Roll the dough between sheets of parchment paper to 1/4-inch thickness. Using a 2 1/2-inch cutter, cut out 36 rounds from the dough. Place 1 inch apart on the prepared pans. Refrigerate for 15 mins.
Bake for 12-14 mins until lightly browned. Cool in pans 2 mins. Remove from pans; cool completely on wire rack.