SOUR CREAM ANISE COOKIES

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I first made these drop cookies when I had my arm in a cast and was anxious to return to the kitchen. That should tell you just how easy these are to prepare! You'll love the subtle licorice flavor from the anise.-Mina Dyck, Boissevain, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup honey
1 cup sour cream
3 eggs
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon aniseed
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the honey, sour cream and eggs; beat well. Combine the flour, baking soda, aniseed and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.