Anis Cutout Cookies

Yield:
about 5 dozen

Ingredients:

  1. 2 cups shortening
  2. 1 cup sugar
  3. 2 eggs
  4. 2 teaspoons aniseed
  5. 6 cups flour
  6. 1 tablespoon baking powder
  7. 1 teaspoon salt
  8. 1/4 cup apple juice
  9. 1/2 cup sugar
  10. 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:

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 375 degrees for 12-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Combine sugar and cinnamon; roll cookies in the mixture while still warm. Cool on wire racks.


TDS 3