Anise Butter Cookies Recipe

By dlgates60

Ingredients

• 2 cups butter, softened
• 1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
• 4 teaspoons aniseed, crushed
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream the butter and 1-1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange juice concentrate and aniseed. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Combine the cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over cookies. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Yield: 5 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 253 calories, 13 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 208 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.