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In the 1600 The Baroque period was a time where picture cookies and molds really expanded. This cookie wasn't a easy one but the most enjoyable recipe Iv'e ever made....This is a delicious cookie that is well worth your time to make.
4 eggs
2 cups of sugar
1/2- 1 teaspoon anise extract or 4 to 6 drops of anise oil
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Beat eggs on high for 4 minutes till thick, slowly add sugar and beat.
Now continue to beat forc15 minutes. Beat in anise
Cover with plastic wrap chill for 1 hour.
On a well floured surface roll out a rectangle the same with as springer is rolling pin. 1/2" thickness
Cut cookie dough according to design place on a greased baking pan cover with towel keep in a cool place overnight...
Preheat oven at 375 F place cookies in oven immediately lower oven to 300 F for 20- 25 minutes depending. ( You don't want brown)
Remove cookies immediately from baking pan...
Store cooled cookies in a closed container. Cookies can be served within 8 hours....cookies are even better if stored several weeks before serving....
Makes 4 dz cookies
For those that bake these all the time this was first my attempt, I'm sure your expertise in making these delightful cookies are superb..
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