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Cinnamon Anise Cookies
"These Southwestern cookies have a hint of anise and cinnamon-sugar," says Viola Ward of Fruita, Colorado.
42 Servings
Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min.
Ingredients
2 cups shortening
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar,
divided
2 eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons aniseed
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and
fluffy. Beat in the eggs, orange juice and aniseed. Combine the
flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and
mix well.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle. Combine
cinnamon and remaining sugar; set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/8-in. thickness.
Cut with 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart
on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to
wire racks to cool. Yield: about 7 dozen.
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Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (2 each) equals 176 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 74 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2011