Wine Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup red or white wine
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon aniseed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 egg
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients except flour, then add the flour.
2. Knead, then roll pieces of dough into a roll about 6 inches long and 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. Make a loop and put one end through. A pretzel shape is okay. Sprinkle with additional granulated sugar.
3. Let dough sit for 20 minutes to rise a bit.
4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees F.