In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and
sugar until fluffy; add eggs and anise seed.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt;
add to the creamed mixture.
Add apple juice and mix well.
On a floured surface, knead until well blended,
about 4-5 minutes. Roll dough to 1/2" thickness;
cut into 2" shapes. Place on greased baking sheets.
Bake at 375° for 12-16 minutes or until lightly browned.
Combine sugar and cinnamon; roll cookies
in the mixture while still warm. Cool on wire racks.
Makes 12 dozen.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 107 Calories;
6g Fat (49.6% calories from fat); 1g Protein;
12g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber;
5mg Cholesterol; 52mg Sodium.
Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit;
1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.