Anise Stars

Anise Stars

Makes 5 dozen cookies

1 c butter
1 c sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp anise extract
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Decorator sugars

Combine butter, sugar, egg, extract, and vanilla in large bowl. Bear at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat until well mixed.

Divide dough in half. Shape each half into ball; flatten to 1/2 inch. Wrap each in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate until firm, 1 - 2 hours.

Heat oven to 375. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface, one-half at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with 1 1/2 or 2 inch stars. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkles with decorator sugars; gently press into cookies. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.