Anise Cookies

This is a holiday tradition in my family for over 40 years. I got the recipe from my mom, for these German cookies. Actually, I am not a fan of anise, so I plan to make them with another flavoring. Recipe yield is unknown, I just entered a random value. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 9 hrs 20 mins
• Yields: 48 cookies

Ingredients

• 3  eggs
• 2  cups  sifted powdered sugar
• 2  cups  sifted flour
• 3⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 3  drops  anise oil or 1  teaspoon  anise extract

Directions

1. Beat eggs for 10 minutes.
2. Gradually add the sifted sugar and flour (flour was sifted with the baking powder); add flavoring.
3. Drop by teaspoonfuls on baking sheet covered with wax paper.
4. Let dry for at least 8 hours, then bake at 275F for approximately 8-10 minutes, or until VERY lightly browned.