6 eggs
1 c. (2 sticks) butter, melted & cooled
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. anise flavoring
5 1/2 c. flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
Confectioners' sugar (for sprinkle)

Set oven at 350 degrees. In bowl beat the eggs for 1 minute with mixer. Add butter, sugar and beat for 2 minutes. Add anise flavoring and beat just enough to mix it in. On low speed gradually add flour, baking powder and salt.

Using teaspoon, remove spoonfuls of batter from bowl and place them in the palm of your hand. Roll each spoonful to form a ball. Place each ball on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake the cookies for 12 to 14 minutes or until they are slightly golden. Cool the cookies on a wire rack. Then dust them with confectioners' sugar.