Comments on: Arak Cookies

By: tasteofbeirut

tasteofbeirut — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:08:52 +0000

aha! I bet these are the ghraybeh cookies that Lebanese people go gaga over! I have yet to make them even though requested many times. Great idea to use arak!

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:27:09 +0000

…more than one…

By: abbie

abbie — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:18:43 +0000

it’s true, just the right amount of licorice flavour without dominating. maybe not enough for chris tho’– didn’t you have a glass of arak *with* your cookie?

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:23:08 +0000

Marianna — The taste was definitely there, but no one was like, “whoa, there’s booze in these cookies!” Not overpowering. I’d *maybe* add another 1/2 tbsp or so next time, but then it might get to the point where those who don’t like licorice may not enjoy them. Also, our Arak is 100 proof, so maybe you could use that as a guide.

By: MariannaF

MariannaF — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:29:18 +0000

Wow, these are awesome!!! It’s funny cause it’s been days now that I’ve been wanting to use Arak (or Ouzo, same thing anways!) in a dessert… will definately have to try out these cookies!! Is 2 tbsp enough for the taste to come out?

By: Joy

Joy — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:34:42 +0000

So simple and I love anise! These sound lovely!