Danish Cookies
Ingredients:
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup molasses
3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 drops anise oil
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 Tablespoon hot water
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preheat Oven to 350°.
Mix shortening, sugar, egg, molasses, anise, oil, and water. Blend in remaining ingredients.
Knead dough until right consistency for shaping balls.
Shape dough about one teaspoonful at a time into balls. Place on un-greased baking sheet about
an inch apart. Bake 12 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom. Makes about 8 dozen
cookies.
Store cookies in an airtight container. For softer cookies, store with a slice of apple.