Paniqueques or Queques Cubanos are thick, square cookies that are soft, dense, and chewy and, flavored with molasses, brown sugar, cinnamon, and anise extract. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack!
Lightly flour a clean work surface, roll the chilled dough into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle, then use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut into 4 x 4-inch squares. Gather all the dough scraps to roll again and cut more squares.
Brush egg wash onto each cookie square. Bake at 350° for 12-13 minutes. Careful not to overbake as the cookies will continue to harden as they cool. They should be thick squares that are soft, dense, and chewy.