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      Title: Biscochitos
 Categories: Polkadot, Lisa, Cookies
      Yield: 4 Dozen
 
      3 c  All-purpose flour
      2 ts Anise seed
    1/2 ts Baking powder
    1/2 ts Salt
      1 c  Shortening or butter
    3/4 c  Sugar, divided
      1    Egg
    1/4 c  Orange juice
      2 ts Ground cinnamon
 
  Preheat oven to 350F.
  
  Combine flour, anise seed, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl; set
  aside.  Beat shortening in large bowl of electric mixer on medium
  speed until creamy.  And 1/2 cup sugar; beat until fluffy. Blend in
  egg. Gradually add flour mixture alternately with orange juice,
  mixing well after each addition.
  
  Divide dough in half; roll out one portion at a time on lightly
  floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness; cover remaining dough to
  prevent drying. Cut out cookies with fancy cookie cutters 2 to 2 1/2
  inches in diameter. While cutting cookies, add scraps to remaining
  dough.  If dough becomes too soft to handle, refrigerate briefly.
  
  Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. To prepare
  cinnamon topping, combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon;
  lightly sprinkle over cookies.
  
  bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on
  racks, then store in airtight container.
  
  Makes 4 to 5 dozen cookies.
  
  From "Favorite Brand Name Cookie Collection"
  
  * The Polka Dot Palace BBS 1-201-822-3627.  Posted by LISA
 
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