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Title: Biscochitos
Categories: Polkadot, Lisa, Cookies
Yield: 4 Dozen
3 c All-purpose flour
2 ts Anise seed
1/2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
1 c Shortening or butter
3/4 c Sugar, divided
1 Egg
1/4 c Orange juice
2 ts Ground cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350F.
Combine flour, anise seed, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl; set
aside. Beat shortening in large bowl of electric mixer on medium
speed until creamy. And 1/2 cup sugar; beat until fluffy. Blend in
egg. Gradually add flour mixture alternately with orange juice,
mixing well after each addition.
Divide dough in half; roll out one portion at a time on lightly
floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness; cover remaining dough to
prevent drying. Cut out cookies with fancy cookie cutters 2 to 2 1/2
inches in diameter. While cutting cookies, add scraps to remaining
dough. If dough becomes too soft to handle, refrigerate briefly.
Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. To prepare
cinnamon topping, combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon;
lightly sprinkle over cookies.
bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on
racks, then store in airtight container.
Makes 4 to 5 dozen cookies.
From "Favorite Brand Name Cookie Collection"
* The Polka Dot Palace BBS 1-201-822-3627. Posted by LISA
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