Lemony Aniseed Chrabeli

Directions

Sprinkle baking sheets with flour.

In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs until creamy.

Stir in flour.

Add aniseed and lemon peel.

Shape dough into ½ inch diameter ropes.

Cut ropes into 3 inch lengths; curve each piece into a half-moon shape.

Slash outer edge of half-moon in 3 places with a sharp knife.

Place on prepared baking sheets. Cover and let stand overnight at room temperature. Preheat over to 375℉ (190℃). Bake cookies 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Remove from baking sheets immediately; cool on rack. This cookie is very hard and crisp.