Anise Cookies IV

12 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 8 min
Ready In: 30 min

“Cool anise flavored drop cookies will heighten the holiday season.” - by Louise

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
6 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons anise extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder

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Original recipe yields 4 dozen cookies

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening, sugar and eggs until smooth. Stir in the anise extract. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the wet ingredients. Scoop out spoonfuls and roll into balls. Place balls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until light brown. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost when cool if desired.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (48 total)

Calories
101 cal
5%

Carbs
12.2 g
4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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KARA121

Nov. 4, 2005

"WOW!!!!! WOW!!!!WOW!!! This recipe is Awsome.. The only thing that I did different was to Add 1 oz. of the Anise Extract. We like our cookies a little stronger flavor... My husband was eating them..." See more as fast as I could get them off the cookie sheet.. I frosted them with White Frosting from the can that I bought from the store and flavored it a little with the anise oil... They were so good.. This is a keeper... I will be making these all the time.. They turn out so pretty.. They are going to look nice on a cookie try.. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe with us.. It's wonderful. I can't wait to make a cup of tea and have cookie's.."

DMJDIONNE

Dec. 19, 2003

"I had been baking an anise cookie recipe for years when this year (2 batches) there was a terrible after taste. I found Louise's recipe quick, easy and delicious! This will be replacing my old recip..." See moree!"