Ingredients

• 4 cups sifted flour
• 4 tsp. Baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 4 eggs
• 1-cup sugar
• 1/2-cup margarine
• 2 tbs. Anise
• 1 tsp. Vanilla
• 1/2 tsp. Salt
• 1 cup toasted almonds

Directions

• Combine eggs, sugar, anise, and margarine.
• Combine flour, baking powder & salt.
• Mix together and work in nuts.
• Dough should be moist, not sticky.
• Roll into 2 loaves 12″ x 3″.
• Bake on greased cookie sheets at 350 for 30 minutes.
• Cool for 5 minutes.
• Cut into 1 in. slices
• Turn on sides and bake 5 minutes more on each side.
• Cool.
• Makes 3 dozen.

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