Mexican Cookies...great dunkers for coffee.
INGREDIENTS (for 3 servings):
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup margarine
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon anise extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup wine
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix together shortening, margarine and sugar with a mixture until well blended. Mix in the rest of the ingredients until smooth.
Roll out on a floured board to 1/2 or 1/4 inch thickness.
Cut into desired shapes and place on baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, about 10 - 12 minutes. Garnish as desired or leave plain.