Instructions: Mix eggs and sugar thoroughly; add rest. Chill 1 hour. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thinkness with the special roller I mentioned cut and place on greased cookie sheet which has been heavily sprinkled with anise seed which has been crushed by a roller between 2 layers of waxed paper. (The next step is VERY important!) Leave cookies exposed to the air (uncovered) overnight or for at least 12 hours. Then, bake at 250 - thats two hundred and fifty degrees - for 30 minutes. Store covered in a ceramic crock for at least 3 weeks with an apple piece. (My mother used to lay the apple piece on top of a piece of waxed paper on the top of the pile of the cookies.)

These are absolutely wonderful and very traditional! Again, enjoy!

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