Jane's Self Frosting Anise Drops

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Family Recipe

  • 12

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 C Flour - sifted
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 4 Eggs
  • 2 C. Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Oil of Anise

Preparation

Step 1

Sift flour, baking powder, salt together several times.
Beat eggs at a low speed till frothy. Turn to medium speed & beat 10 minutes.
Beat in 1 Tbsp sugar at a time. Takes about 5 minutes.
Turn to low speed. Add dry ingredients slowly. Beat 15 minutes longer. Blend in anise.
Drop cookies from tsp onto 5 or 6 well greased cookie sheets. Allow to stand in cool place several hours or overnight. Top should be dry to touch.
Bake at 325` for 12 to 14 minutes