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Ingredients

  • 2 extra large eggs (1/2 cup)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon anise oil
  • 1 2/3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Method

  • Beat the eggs, sugar, and anise oil until thick and piled softly.
  • Sift flour and baking powder together, add in fourths to egg sugar mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets.
  • Set cookie sheets aside in a cool place (not in refrigerator) 8 to 10 hours or overnight. Do not cover and do not disturb!
  • Bake at 350°F 5 to 7 minutes. About 4 dozen cookies.
  • Canadian Family Cookbook.