ANISE BUTTER COOKIES

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Here in New Mexico, these cookies are known as "bizcochitos," which means "small biscuit." There are many variations of the recipe, which has been passed down through the generations. The cookies are enjoyed during the Christmas holidays and at wedding receptions and other special celebrations. They're good by themselves or dunked in milk or coffee. -Mari Lynn Van Ginkle, Sandia Park, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
4 teaspoons aniseed, crushed
6 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1-1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange juice concentrate and aniseed. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over cookies. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.