CHRISTMAS CUT-OUT COOKIES

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This recipe has been in my family for generations. I remember the wonderful scent of the cookies baking drifting throughout the house. Now my sons and I carry on the tradition every Christmas. Hope you enjoy them.

Provided by Nancy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup shortening
1 cup light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon anise extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the anise extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Mix until just blended. Over-mixing will result in tough cookies.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies at least one inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 to 15 minutes or until firm. Cookie will not turn a golden brown. If they do, they're over-done. Turn out onto rack to cool. Wait until cool if frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 74.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

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