1 c. butter
1/2 c. powdered sugar, sifted
1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. ground aniseed
1/4 c. almonds, finely chopped
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
Sifted powdered sugar

Cream butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Stir in egg yolk, vanilla and aniseed. Stir in almonds. Stir together flour and baking powder; blend into creamed mixture. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes. Form into 1 inch balls. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 325 degrees about 20 minutes or until they are a pale sand color. Cool, then top with powdered sugar.