Anise Cookie Cordiales

Directions

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   In small bowl, combine
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   flour and
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   baking powder; set aside. In large
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   bowl,
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   combine sugar and butter;
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   beat until creamy. Add eggs, liqueur, water
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   and anise seed; beat until well blended.
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   Gradually add flour mixture.
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   Stir in chocolate bits and almonds.
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    Cover;
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    chill
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    several hours.
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    Preheat oven to
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    375°; divide dough
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    in
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    fourths. With
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    floured
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    hands
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    on greased cookie sheet shape dough into
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    four
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    15
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    1/2 x 2 x 1/2 inch loaves.
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    Bake at 375°
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    for 15 minutes.
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    Remove from oven; cut into 1 inch slices.
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    Place
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    slices
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    back
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    on cookie sheet. Bake at 375° for 7 minutes.
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    Turn cookies on other side.
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    Bake at 375° for 7 more
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    minutes.
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    Cool
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    completely.
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    Makes
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    4
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    1/2 dozen.