Beat: 1/2 c. butter 1 c. sugar

Add one at a time : 3 eggs

Add: 3 c. Flour 2 t. baking powder 1 T. Anise flavoring 1 T. Anise seed 1/2 t. salt

Divide into 2 rolls 1 1/2 in. wide.

Bake at 350 F 20 min.

Take out, cut in 1 in. sections and lay sideways. Bake again for 15 min. or until golden.

Good dipped in coffee or hot chocolate.

Variations- Add Almonds and Almond flavoring instead of anise seeds and anise flavoring. Dip half in chocolate or drizzle with chocolate. This is a really nice cookie to include in a gift!