Ingredients
| multipurpose shortening: 2 cups |
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| eggs: 2 |
| anise seed (whole): 2 tsp |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 6 cups |
| baking powder: 1 Tbl |
| salt: 1 tsp |
| unsweetened apple juice: 1/4 cup |
| granulated sugar: 1/2 cup |
| ground cinnamon: 1 tsp |
Anise Cutout Cookies
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"Mother prepared these soft cookies for holidays and special-occasion meals. My seven siblings and I gobbled them up as fast as she made them. I still can't resist the cinnamon-sugar coating. --Jerri Moror, Rio Rancho, New Mexico"
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Prep Time
20 min -
Cook Time
15 min -
Servings
30 serving(s)
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Method
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy; add eggs and aniseed. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture. Add apple juice and mix well.
- On a floured surface, knead until well blended, about 4-5 minutes. Roll dough to 1/2-in. thickness; cut into 2-in. shapes. Place on greased baking sheets.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for 12-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Combine sugar and cinnamon; roll cookies in the mixture while still warm. Cool on wire racks.