Served as snacks. Vegetarian dish.

Italian

1/4 cup Butter

3/4 cup Sugar

2 Eggs

2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

1 Tablespoon ground Aniseed

2 cups unbleached All-purpose Flour

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

1/2 cup toasted Almonds

In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar and eggs on med. speed for 1 minute. Add vanilla and anise seeds and beat until combined. Mix in almonds, coarsely chopped. Stir in Combined flour, salt and baking powder. Shape the dough in a 16 inch long log on a parchement paper lined cookie sheet. Flat the log until about 2 inch thick. Bake the log for 25 min in a 350 degree preheated oven. Cool for 10 minute. Using a serrated knife, cut into 1 inch thick slices. Bake slices in a 325 degrre oven for 20 minute. Transfer to wire rack and let cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 1 1/2 hours

Serves: 18