Crisp Anise Cookies

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   Preheat oven to 325F.

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   Sift flour, baking powder and salt into small bowl.

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   Beat butter and 1/3 cup sugar in large bowl until light.

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   Beat in egg yolk, brandy and aniseed.

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   Add dry ingredients and beat just until smooth dough forms.

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   Spread remaining 2 tablespoons sugar on small plate.

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   Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.

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   Using 2-inch cookie cutter, cut out cookies.

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   Gather scraps, reroll on lightly floured surface and cut out more cookies.

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    Place cookies 1 at a time on sugar on plate; transfer cookies, sugar side up, to 2 ungreased baking sheets.

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    Bake cookies until bottom and edges are golden, about 20 minutes.

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    Transfer cookies to rack; cool.

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    (Cookies can be prepared 3 days ahead.

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    Store in airtight container at room temperature.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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