ANISE COOKIES IV

Anise Cookies IV image

Cool anise flavored drop cookies will heighten the holiday season.

Provided by Louise

Time 30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
6 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons anise extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening, sugar and eggs until smooth. Stir in the anise extract. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the wet ingredients. Scoop out spoonfuls and roll into balls. Place balls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until light brown. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost when cool if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 38.9 mg, Sugar 4.2 g