cinnamon anise star cookies

Forked River, NJ
Updated on Nov 15, 2011

I LOVE licorice, but my hubby NO! LOL! So I get to enjoy a lot of these myself (other than the ones that get sent to his work or a gift bag.) I don't mind. ;) Happy Holidays! (photo from taste of home)

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield Makes about 3-4 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup - butter-flavored shortening, crisco
  • 1/2 cup - sugar
  • 1 - egg
  • 1/4 cup - orange juice
  • 1 tsp. - aniseed
  • 3 cups - flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. - baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. - salt
  • 1/3 cup - sugar
  • 1/4 cup - cinnamon

How To Make cinnamon anise star cookies

  • Step 1
    In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy; add egg and aniseed. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture. Add orange 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" shapes. Place on greased or parchment paper-lined 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 coating well. Cool on wire racks.

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Category: Cookies
Keyword: #Christmas
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