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Anise Cutout Cookies

2 cups shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons aniseed
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

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy; add eggs
and aniseed. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the

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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-in. thickness; cut into 2-in. shapes. Place on greased 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. Cool on wire racks.

Yield: about 5 dozen.