Instructions: Heat oven to 375 degrees. To one half Basic Dough, mix in 1/4 cup dark molasses, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon cloves and 2 drops anise oil. Shape dough by level teaspoonfuls into balls. Bake on ungreased baking sheet 10 to 12 minutes or until set but not hard. Cool, if desired, dust with confectioners sugar, decorate with small candies attached with small amount molasses or trim with favorite decorators icing.

Makes about 5 dozen.

Yield: 5 dozen

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