This recipe has been in my family for generations. I remember the wonderful scent of the cookies baking drifting throughout the house. Now my sons and I carry on the tradition every Christmas. Hope you enjoy them.
Original recipe makes 4 dozen
Ingredients
1 cup shortening
1 cup light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon anise extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
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PREP
30 mins
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COOK
12 mins
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READY IN
45 mins
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the anise extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Mix until just blended. Over-mixing will result in tough cookies.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies at least one inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 to 15 minutes or until firm. Cookie will not turn a golden brown. If they do, they’re over-done. Turn out onto rack to cool. Wait until cool if frosting.
Nutrition
Calories: 92 kcal
Carbohydrates: 11.1 g
Cholesterol: 9 mg
Fat: 4.6 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 1.4 g
Sodium: 74 mg