1 1/4 c Sugar
2 Eggs
1 2/3 c Flour, all purpose; sifted
2 ts Aniseed; ground
1/2 Lemon; use grated peel only
Sprinkle baking sheets with flour. In a large bowl, beat sugar and
eggs until creamy. Stir in flour. Add aniseed and lemon peel. Shape
dough into 1/2 inch diameter ropes. Cut ropes into 3 inch lengths;
curve each piece into a half-moon shape. Slash outer edge of
half-moon in 3 places with a sharp knife. Place on prepared baking
sheets. Cover and let stand overnight at room temperature. Preheat
over to 375°F. Bake cookies 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.
Remove from baking sheets immediately; cool on rack. This cookie is
very hard and crisp. It makes an excellent "dunking" cookie!
