Anisette Cookies

By LoriCaputo

Ingredients

• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 cups vegetable shortening
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 5 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 2 ounces anise oil

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F.
Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
Combine flour and baking powder; set aside.
Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time.
Add milk and anise oil.
Slowly dry ingredients.
With about 1 tablespoon of dough form little circles and place on cookie sheet about 2" apart.
Bake 12-15 minutes or until lightly colored.
Transfer to wire racks to cool.