Anise Cookies/Bh&G

1 c Lard

1 tb Aniseed

3/4 c Sugar

2 1/2 c All-purpose flour

2 Eggs

1/2 ts Salt

Recipe by: BH&G HERITAGE COOKBOOK Cream together lard and sugar till light and fluffy; beat in eggs and aniseed. Stir together flour and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Wrap dough in waxed paper; chill several hours. Using a slightly rounded teaspoonful of dough, roll with hands on lightly floured surface to a 4 x 1/4-inch rope. Place on ungreased baking sheet, crossing ends to form a

handwritten latter "l." (Or, shape dough in two rolls 8 inches long and 1 1/2 inches in diameter; chill. Slice 1/4 inch thick; place on ungreased

baking sheet.) Bake at 375 till edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on racks. -----