From the kitchen of Philamina “Phyllis” DiMenna
In a large bowl, mix together:
1/2 c butter, softened (1 stick)
3/4 c sugar
2 eggs
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp anise seed
In another bowl, whisk together:
2 c flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
Slowly add dry ingredients to creamed mixture.
Optional, add:
1 c chocolate chips/ slivered almonds/ pine nuts
Shape dough into a log.
Bake @ 350, 25-30 minutes.
Cut.
Bake each side 5 minutes.
NOTES
- These were a staple in our house…. but almost always just plain. They’d try “new things” every once in a while like adding chocolate chips, slivered almonds or pine nuts… but 99% of the weekly recipe was just plain! – Carla
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