Ingredients for - Anise Cookies IV

1. Shortening 1 cup
2. White sugar 1 cup
3. Eggs 6
4. Anise extract 1 ½ teaspoons
5. All-purpose flour 4 cups
6. Baking powder 4 teaspoons

How to cook deliciously - Anise Cookies IV

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2 . Stage

In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening, sugar and eggs until smooth. Stir in the anise extract. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the wet ingredients. Scoop out spoonfuls and roll into balls. Place balls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

3 . Stage

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until light brown. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost when cool if desired.