CINNAMON ANISE STAR COOKIES

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I LOVE licorice, but my hubby NO! LOL! So I get to enjoy a lot of these myself (other than the ones that get sent to his work or a gift bag.) I don't mind. ;) Happy Holidays! (photo from taste of home)

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter-flavored shortening, crisco
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tsp. aniseed
3 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy; add egg and aniseed. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture. Add orange 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" shapes. Place on greased or parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Combine sugar and cinnamon; roll cookies in the mixture while still warm coating well. Cool on wire racks.

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