
Directions
1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2 Cream the butter, shortening and the sugar together.
Stir in the eggs and continue to beat. Add the anise
flavoring. Stir in 7 cups of the flour, the baking powder and the
salt. Mix until the dough is soft. Add the additional cup of
flour if needed. Chill the dough.
3 On a lightly floured surface roll out the dough and cut
with cookie cutters. Place cookies on greased cookie sheets.
4 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15
minutes. Frost and decorate when cookies are cooled.
Makes 5 to 6 dozen ( 72 servings).
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