Rose Geranium Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
3 c. flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 Tbsp. anise seed
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. orange juice or milk
grated rind of 1 lemon or orange
1/2 c. rose geranium leaves, chopped fine

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs and mix thoroughly.
Sift flour, baking powder and salt; add grated rind.
Add this to first mixture gradually, alternating with milk or juice.
Add 1 tablespoon anise seed, crushed or whole, and geranium leaves.
Chill dough.
Roll out thinly on a floured board.
Cut with cutter dipped in flour.
Bake 10 minutes at 350\u00b0.
For drop cookies add more liquid and drop from teaspoons.