Cinnamon Anise Cookies

• 2 cups shortening
• 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 teaspoons aniseed
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, orange juice and aniseed. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; set aside.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
4. . Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
5. Bake at 375u0b0 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

shortening, sugar, eggs, orange juice, aniseed, allpurpose, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cinnamon-anise-cookies/ (may not work)