Title: Anise Cookies
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 60 servings
1 c Lard
3/4 c Sugar
2 Eggs
1 tb Aniseed
2 1/2 c All-purpose flour
1/2 ts Salt
Cream together lard and sugar till light and fluffy; beat in eggs and
aniseed. Stir togehter flour and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Wrap
dough in waxed paper; chill several hours. Using a slightly rounded
teaspoonful of dough, roll with hands on lightly floured surface to a 4 x
1/4-inch rope. Place on ungreased baking sheet, crossing ends to form a
handwritten latter "l." (Or, shape dough in two rolls 8 inches long and 1
1/2 inches in diameter; chill. Slice 1/4 inch thick; place on ungreased
baking sheet.) Bake at 375 till edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on
racks.
