Have been searching for a great recipe for years, my mom-born in Germany is a pro at making Anise Drop Cookies, have never been able to come close to her cookies until this recipe. Thank you so much!!!

I have this recipe on a scrap of torn paper in my Grandmother's unique handwriting... Mom used to make them special for me and my Dad since no one else loved the anise like we did... just finished mixing the dough and now on the pans to dry overnight... Thank you for this recipe!

I am wondering, is this recipe the one that has the raised top and when you bite into them the top kind of crumbles. I was the only one in my family who loved these cookies my grandmother (Dutch) and grandfather (German) baked when they knew I was coming for a visit with my dad mom and siblings. I loved their cookies and I remember they having to sit out overnight.

Yes, they are that type of cookie, David. I've made these for 50 years, for the family. DH is German. However, be care with the baking time, because 350°F is a bit higher than I've baked them at... and 15-20 mins sounds much too long. These should be light golden on the bottom, and white puffy tops, not golden at all. Good luck!