3 eggs, room temperature
1 c. plus 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. anise extract

Grease and flour 3 cookie sheet and set aside. Mix eggs at medium speed until fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar. Beat 20 minutes longer. On low speed, blend in dry ingredients. Beat 1 minute longer. Add extract and beat until blended. Drop a teaspoon 1/2 inch apart on pans. Let them stand at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight. Bake 10 minutes at 325 degrees.