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 half 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured board. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Mix together 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle mixture over cookies. Bake until golden brown. HE DESSERT SHOW SHOW# DS3225 ----