1 3/4 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. whole anise seed
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/3 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. milk

Stir together flour, anise seed, soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Beat butter 30 seconds. Add sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Blend in milk. Add dry ingredients; beat well.

Drop from a teaspoon 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking tray. Bake in 375 degree oven 7 to 8 minutes. Cool 1 minute; remove to wire rack. Cool. Makes about 30.