Lemon Anise Thins

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar on medium speed until light.
2. 2
   Beat on lemon zest and salt.
3. 3
   Stir in flour to make stiff dough.
4. 4
   Stiff in anise seed.
5. 5
   Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
6. 6
   Preheat oven to 350.
7. 7
   Lightly grease or spray baking sheets on a lightly floured board or pastry cloth, roll out dough to slightly less then 1/8-inch thickness.
8. 8
   Use a biscuit cutter to cut into 2-inch rounds.
9. 9
   Sprinkle lightly with sugar.
10. 10
    Bake in center of oven for about 10 minutes, or until pale golden.
11. 11
    Remove immediately to wire racks.