Instructions: Beat eggs thoroughly; add sifted sugar and butter. Beat for 15 minutes. Add enough sifted flour to make a stiff dough. Roll out about 1/2-inch thick. Sprinkle with flour and press the patterns on the dough.

Separate the cakes with a dough cutter and place on a board covered with anise seed or use 4 drops of anise oil stirred into the dough.

Keep in a cool dry place overnight. In the morning bake, in a moderate oven, 350 , a light brown about 12 minutes.

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