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Anise Butter Cookies

2 cups butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
4 teaspoons aniseed, crushed
2 eggs
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
6 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, 1-1/2 cups sugar and
aniseed. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat in orange juice concentrate. Combine the flour, baking powder

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and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. On a lightly floured
surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured
2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking
sheets. Combine the cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over
cookies. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove to wire racks.

Yield: 5 dozen.