Served as snacks. Vegetarian dish.

2 cups Shortening

1 cup Sugar

2 Eggs

2 teaspoons Anise Seed

6 cups All-purpose Flour

1 Tablespoon Baking Powder

1 teaspoon Salt

1/4 cup Apple Juice

1/2 cup Sugar

1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon

In a mixing 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-inch thickness; cut into 2-inch shapes. Place on greased baking sheets; bake at 375F for 12-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Combine sugar and cinnamon; roll cookies in the mixture while still warm; cool on wire racks.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Serves: 60

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