Delicious cut out cookies, best if made with lots of people. Kids love to help decorate these cookies.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 6 3/4 cups white sugar
- 4 cups shortening
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 ounces anise oil
- 21 cups all-purpose flour
PREPARATION:
Cream sugar and shortening, add eggs one at a time. In a separate bowl mix milk, baking soda, and anise oil. Add to cream mixture. Mix well. Gradually add the flour, mixing well.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Refrigerate long enough to clean up mess. Leave dough in refrigerator. Take small amounts to roll out, 1/8 inch thick. Cut out in any desired shapes.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges begin to brown. Allow to cool, and frost with Easy Creamy Frosting.
Frost with Easy Creamy Frosting.