4 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
1 tsp. baking powder
4 eggs
3 1/2 c. sifted confectioners sugar
1/4 tsp. anise oil
4 tsp. grated lemon peel

Sift together and set aside flour and baking powder. Beat eggs until thick and piled softly. Add anise to eggs mixing well. Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Chill dough until firm enough to handle easily, about 1 hour. Roll dough 1/2 inch thick on lightly floured surface. Press floured sprinkle rolling pin or mold firmly into dough to make designs rolling it carefully. Cut cookies apart. With a spatula lift cookies gently onto greased cookie sheets. Cover them with waxed paper and then let stand overnight. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Store in tightly covered jar. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.