Mexican Sugar Cookies

== Description ==
 
=== Ingredients ===
* 2 1/2 cups shortening
* 1 cup white sugar
* 1 teaspoon anise seed, ground
* 2 eggs
* 6 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 tablespoon baking powder
* 1/2 tablespoon cream of tartar
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 cup orange juice
* 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
* 1 cup white sugar
== Directions ==
* Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
* Beat shortening until light and fluffy.
* Add one cup Sugar, and anise seed. 
* Mix until creamy. 
* Add eggs and mix well.
* Add flour, baking power, cream of tartar, salt and orange juice. 
* Mix well.
* Knead dough until smooth. 
* On lightly floured surface, roll to 1/2 inch thick. 
* Cut using cookie cutter into different shapes. 
* Bake until light brown, 5 – 8 minutes. 
* Roll cookies in mixture of 1 cup Sugar and 3 tablespoons of cinnamon while still warm.
=== Other Links ===
== See also ==
Category:Anise seed Recipes
Category:Dessert Recipes
Category:Mexican Desserts
Category:Mexican Recipes
Category:Orange juice Recipes