Anise Cutout Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons anise seed
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

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and 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 375F for 12-16 minutes or until lightly browned.
Combine sugar and cinnamon; roll cookies in the mixture while still warm; cool on wire racks.