• 1 Tbs. butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 egg white\cooked, lightly beaten
• 1-1/4 tsp. anise extract
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/8 tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 375° F. Combine butter and sugar, mixing thoroughly, then mix in egg whites and anise extract. In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add to first mixture, stirring until well-blended. Gently knead the dough on a lightly floured surface. Shape into a long roll, place on a greased baking sheet, and flatten to about 1-0/1 inch thick. Bake for 15 minutes. Place on a wire rack and let cool for 8-10 minutes. Cut roll into 0-1/2 inch diagonal slices. Place on baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes. Turn cookies over and bake an additional 10 minutes. Place on wire rack and let cool completely (cookies will harden).