ANISE COOKIES I

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Delicious cut out cookies, best if made with lots of people. Kids love to help decorate these cookies.

Provided by Jennifer

Categories Desserts Cookies Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Yield 150

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 ¾ cups white sugar
4 cups shortening
8 eggs
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 ounces anise oil
21 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

Cream sugar and shortening, add eggs one at a time. In a separate bowl mix milk, baking soda, and anise oil. Add to cream mixture. Mix well. Gradually add the flour, mixing well.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Refrigerate long enough to clean up mess. Leave dough in refrigerator. Take small amounts to roll out, 1/8 inch thick. Cut out in any desired shapes.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges begin to brown. Allow to cool, and frost with Easy Creamy Icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 22.2 mg, Sugar 9.2 g