Anise Cutout Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. aniseed
6 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. apple juice
1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup 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\u00b0 for 12-16 minutes or until lightly browned.
Combine 1/2 c. sugar and cinnamon, roll cookies in the mixture while still warm. cool on wire racks.
Yield:
About 5 dozen.