Title: Aniseed Cookies
Categories: Cookie Dessert
Yield: 40 Servings
| 4 | | Eggs; separated |
| 1 3/4 | c | Sugar, powdered; sifted |
| | | Pinch salt |
| 2 | c | Flour, all purpose |
| 1/4 | ts | Baking powder |
| 2 | ts | Aniseed; ground |
Grease and flour baking sheets. Beat egg yolks, powdered sugar and salt in
a large bowl until pale and creamy. Beat egg whites until very stiff; fold
into egg yolk mixture. Sift flour, baking powder and aniseed onto egg
mixture; fold in quickly but thoroughly. Fill a pastry bag fitted with a
plain nozzle with cookie mixture. Pipe in small rounds onto prepared baking
sheets. Let stand overnight to dry out. Preheat oven to 325øF . Bake
cookies 20 minutes. Cool on rack.