Twice-Baked Italian Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 c sugar
• 1 c 12 lb butter melted
• 14 c anise seed
• 14 c anisette or other anise liqueur
• 3 Tbsp bourbon or 2 tsp vanilla and 2 Tbsp water
• 2 c coarsely chopped almonds or walnuts
• 6 large eggs
• 4 12 c all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp baking powder

Directions

1. In a bowl mix sugar butter anise seed liqueur bourbon almonds and eggs
2. Beat to blend Stir together flour and baking powder Add to butter mixture and blend thoroughly Cover and refrigerate dough until firm 2 to 3 hours