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Anise Cookies I

By: Jennifer 
"Delicious cut out cookies, best if made with lots of people. Kids love to help decorate these cookies."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 25 dozen
 

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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  3. 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.
  4. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges begin to brown. Allow to cool, and frost with Easy Creamy Frosting.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 156 | Total Fat: 6.3g | Cholesterol: 12mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by JANICE VITBERG   view full review
Jennifer, my family has been baking the recipe for over 70 years (or more). It is our...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2005 by NASCARKR20   view full review
My father hadn't had anise cookies, so I surprised him with these cookies. They were a hit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2008 by Laurie   view full review
My husband loved these cookies!
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2007 by Amy R.   view full review
I wasn't very happy with these. There wasn't much flavor.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2006 by 57108   view full review
Wonderful recipe...however,I divided the dough and rolled and cut the dough for baking. They...

 

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