Anise Cookies I

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

• Calories: 156 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 8 eggs
• 6 ¾ cups white sugar
• 4 cups shortening
• 2 cups milk
• 2 ounces anise oil
• 21 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 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.

Step 4

Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges begin to brown. Allow to cool, and frost with Easy Creamy Icing.