Christmas Cut-Out Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the anise extract until well combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (8 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to a 1/4-inch thickness. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Place the cookies at least 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The cookies should be firm to the touch but not browned. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Once the cookies are completely cool, decorate with your favorite frosting and sprinkles.