1 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp. anise extract
Confectioners' sugar

In large mixer bowl with electric mixer at medium speed. Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs until light and fluffy. Stir in flour, baking powder, lemon peel and anise extract. Wrap and chill dough at least 2 hours. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease large cookie sheets. Set aside. Divide dough in half. Work with one half at a time. Keep remaining refrigerated. Form dough into 3/4 inch balls. Place 3 dough balls in a triangle on cookie sheets. Press together gently. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies are set but not brown. Cool 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheet. Cool completely on wire racks. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.