DOUGH:

5 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
6 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons Anisette liqueur
6 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 pound butter

Mix flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in large bowl. Cut in butter until it resembles coarse meal. Make a well, add eggs and vanilla.

Mix with wooden spoon until mixture leaves side of bowl.

FILLING:

3 cups raisins
1 pound figs
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup walnuts
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons water

Chop or grind fruit and nuts. Add cinnamon, brown sugar, and water. Cook over low heat until fruit is soft and filling has thickened.

Set aside, cool. Roll dough thin, cut in 2-inch circles with cookie cutter. Put 1 tbsp. of filling in center, fold and seal edges. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven until golden brown.