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Christmas: Anise Cookies

Source of Recipe

Cybermom


List of Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar

1 c. honey

1/2 c. margarine, softened

2 eggs, slightly beaten

2 tbsp. anise flavoring or anise oil

1 1/2 c. ground mixed nuts

1/2 c. ground fruit & peel mix

1/4 tsp. salt

1 tbsp. baking soda dissolved in 1/2

c. hot water

5 c. flour




Recipe

Mix all ingredients in large mixing bowl, adding one cup of flour at a time.

Cover and store in a cool place for 2 days. Roll out dough, using flour to prevent sticking and cut with cookie cutter. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool. Ice with anise icing. Store in tightly covered container.


ANISE ICING: Combine melted margarine, confectioners' sugar and anise flavoring to make a thin icing.