Mother prepared these soft cookies for holidays and special-occasion meals. My seven siblings and I gobbled them up as fast as she made them. I still can't resist the cinnamon-sugar coating. -Jerri Moror, Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy; add eggs and aniseed. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture. Add apple juice and mix well. , On a floured surface, knead until well blended, about 4-5 minutes. Roll dough to 1/2-in. thickness; cut into 2-in. shapes. Place on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° for 12-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Combine sugar and cinnamon; roll cookies in the mixture while still warm. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Mackenzie Larson
[email protected]Overall, these cookies were a bit disappointing. I don't think I'll be making them again.
Isiah Childs
[email protected]The cookies were a bit too crumbly. I think I should have used a different type of flour.
sahli abdelaziz
[email protected]The cookies were a bit dry. I think I should have added a little more butter.
Khalid Zaheer
[email protected]The anise flavor was a bit too strong for me. I would use less anise extract next time.
Vd Hiv
[email protected]The cookies didn't spread out as much as I thought they would. I think I should have rolled them out a bit thinner.
Ghaffar Jutt
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar by half next time.
Bridget Wiafe
[email protected]I made these cookies for my kids' school bake sale and they were a huge hit. The kids loved them and the parents asked me for the recipe.
Arbin Pandit
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a holiday cookie exchange. They're easy to make, they taste great, and they look festive.
Ahmya Jones
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the anise flavor, but I was pleasantly surprised. These cookies are really good! I'll definitely be making them again.
Learn & Govern
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and they look so pretty on a plate.
Louise Edward Baldwin
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a favorite of my family and friends.
Colton richardson
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them until I'm ready to serve them.
Bryson Smith
[email protected]I love the subtle anise flavor in these cookies. They're perfect for a special occasion or a simple afternoon snack.
Mpho Lengana
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.