Aniseed Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Grease and flour baking sheets.
2. 2
   Beat egg yolks, powdered sugar and salt in a large bowl until pale and creamy.
3. 3
   Beat egg whites until very stiff; fold into egg yolk mixture.
4. 4
   Siftflour, baking powder and aniseed onto egg mixture; fold in quickly but thoroughly.
5. 5
   Fill a pastry bag fitted with a plain nozzle with cookie mixture.
6. 6
   Pipe in small rounds onto prepared baking sheets.
7. 7
   Let stand overnight to dry out.
8. 8
   Preheat oven to 325°F.
9. 9
   Bake cookies 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Cool on rack.