Mexican Biscochito Cookies

== Description ==
== Ingredients ==
* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 tsp. anise seed
* 1/2 tsp. baking powder
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1 cup shortening or butter
* 3/4 cup Sugar, divided
* 1 egg
* 1/4 cup orange juice
* 2 tsp. Ground cinnamon
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== Directions ==
# 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.
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