1-1/2 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. anise flavoring

Generously grease cookie sheets.

Sift together and set aside the flour and baking powder. Put eggs into a liquid measuring cup. Add water, if necessary (enough to make 1/2 cup liquid). Put into a mixing bowl with sugar and anise flavoring. Beat until very thick and piled softly. Fold in the dry ingredients, sifting in about 1/4 at a time. Use a pastry bag or drop by teaspoonfuls onto the cookie sheets, about 2-inches apart. Set cookie sheets aside in a cool place (not in refrigerator) 8 to 10 hours or overnight. Do not cover cookies and do not disturb!

Bake at 350°F for 5 to 6 minutes. Remove to cooling racks to cool completely. Cookies form a cake like layer on the bottom with a crisp "frosting" on the top.

Makes about 4 dozen.

Recipe may be doubled.