ANISE CUTOUT COOKIES

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These soft cookies are perfect for the holidays and special occassions, with a distinctive cinnamon-sugar coating. From Taste of Home Cookies.

Provided by Connie K

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons anise seed
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup apple juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • 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-inch thickness; cut into 2-inch shapes.
  • Place on greased baking sheets; bake at 375F for 12-16 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Combine sugar and cinnamon; roll cookies in the mixture while still warm; cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.6, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 7, Sodium 59.5, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 5.2, Protein 1.5

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