Aniseed Chrabeli

Ingredients

1 1/4 c sugar
2 ts aniseed
2 eggs
1/2 lemon
1 5/8 c flour
1/2 diameter ropes
3 lengths

Instructions

into a half-moon shape. Slash outer edge of half-moon in 3 places with a sharp knife. Place on prepared baking sheets. Cover and let stand overnight at room temperature. Preheat over to 375� F. Bake cookies 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Remove from baking sheets immediately; cool on rack. This cookie is very hard and crisp. It makes an excellent "dunking" cookie! ----