Preheat the oven to 200 °C (400° F).
Baking time: 20-25 minutes
 

Cornuelles are traditional cookies for Palm Sunday. Made from a shortbread dough and sprinkled with anise seeds, they are unique in two ways: they are triangular and have a hole in the center so that they can be sliopped onto branches. After the blessing, they can finally be enjoyed!

In the French town of Villebois-Lavalette, a whole Palm Sunday fair centres around them. At the same time in Barbezieux, bakers are making different cornuelles: shaped like pine cones and made with choux-pastry flavoured with orange flower water.

1. Combine the butter, sugar and eggs.
2. Blend in the flour and baking powder. 
3. Add some grated lemon zest or a little vanilla. 
4. Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 3 mm (1/8").
5. Using a cookie cutter, cut out triangles and make a hole in the centre. 
6. Brush the cookies with egg, sprinkle with anise, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes in a 200° C (400° F) for 20-25 minutes until nicely golden.