Mexican Sugar Cookies

Mexican Sugar Cookies

Cut-out cookies rolled in sugar and cinnamon.

Yield:
2 dozen
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
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.

Step 3
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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

755
Calories
44g
Fat
84g
Carbs
8g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 755
% Daily Value *
Total Fat44g 57%
Saturated Fat11g 55%
Cholesterol31mg 10%
Sodium232mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate84g 30%
Dietary Fiber3g 9%
Total Sugars34g
Protein8g
Vitamin C3mg 14%
Calcium101mg 8%
Iron3mg 19%
Potassium161mg 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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