Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix 1 cup sugar, butter, sherry and egg in large bowl. Stir in I flour, baking powder, anise and salt. Mix well. Divide dough in half. Roll each 0. 13 cm thick on lightly floured board. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Mix together quarter cup sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle mixture over cookies. Bake until golden brown. HE DESSERT SHOW SHOW# DS3225 ----