Mexican Sugar Cookies

Name: Mexican Sugar Cookies
Ingredients: 2.5 cups shortening; 1 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon anise seed, ground; 2 eggs; 6 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 0.5 tablespoon cream of tartar; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 cup orange juice; 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 1 cup white sugar

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Cut-out cookies rolled in sugar and cinnamon.

Submitted by Bea Ramirez

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Servings:

12

Yield:

2 dozen

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Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

2 ½ cups shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon anise seed, ground
2 eggs
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ tablespoon cream of tartar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

755	Calories
44g	Fat
84g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 755
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44g	57%
Saturated Fat 11g	55%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 232mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 84g	30%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 34g
Protein 8g	15%
Vitamin C 3mg	3%
Calcium 101mg	8%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 161mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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