Recipe for Turron de Dona Pepa—Anise Cookie Bar
Ingredients (25)
- 3 tablespoons anise seeds
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon anise extract
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 1 medium apple
- 1 medium lime
- 1 medium orange
- 1 (7-ounce) bag prunes
- 3 medium cinnamon sticks
- Pinch salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cloves
- 1 whole allspice, optional
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- Candy sprinkles, for garnish
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Directions
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