Anise Cookies I

5 Reviews

“Delicious cut out cookies, best if made with lots of people. Kids love to help decorate these cookies.” - by Jennifer

Ingredients

6 3/4 cups white sugar
4 cups shortening
8 eggs
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 ounces anise oil
21 cups all-purpose flour

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Original recipe yields 25 dozen

Directions

Cream sugar and shortening, add eggs one at a time. In a separate bowl mix milk, baking soda, and anise oil. Add to cream mixture. Mix well. Gradually add the flour, mixing well.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Refrigerate long enough to clean up mess. Leave dough in refrigerator. Take small amounts to roll out, 1/8 inch thick. Cut out in any desired shapes.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges begin to brown. Allow to cool, and frost with Easy Creamy Frosting.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (150 total)

Calories
156 cal
8%

Fat
6.3 g
10%

Carbs
22.5 g
7%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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JANICE VITBERG

Dec. 7, 2003

"Jennifer, my family has been baking the recipe for over 70 years (or more). It is our favorite, all time cookie!! It would not be the holiday without this cookie!..." See more"

NASCARKR20

Dec. 23, 2005

"My father hadn't had anise cookies, so I surprised him with these cookies. They were a hit with him--thank you. I used the royal icing 1, to frost them but added black liquorice liquor, instead of lem..." See moreon extract."