Traditional Anise Cookies

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   With a Kitchenaid mixer: beat eggs 20 minutes with 2 cups of granulated sugar (yes I mean 20 minutes as this is what will make the cookies light as a feather with a crisp melt in you mouth top crust).

2. 2

   Add flour gradually, beating well after each addition. Add 1 tsp anise oil and blend well.

3. 3

   Drop by tablespoonsful onto greased cookie sheets and let stand in a draft free place overnight.

4. 4

   Bake in a 375u00b0F oven for 10 minutes until light golden but do not brown.

5. 5

   Cool on baking racks thoroughly before storing.

6. 6

   Store in a tightly covered cookie tin (not plastic).

7. 7

   The longer you let the cookie age, the better it will be.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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