Anise Seed Cookie Rings

Ingredients

• 5 Large Eggs
• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest
• 1 Teaspoon Lemon Extract
• 2 1/2 Teaspoons Anise Seeds
• About 3 Cups All-purpose Flour (Plus Extra For Rolling)
• Dash Salt
• 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
• 3 Tablespoons Milk
• 1/4 Cup Sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder...: Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder into one bowl.

2. 2

   Using a hand mixer, in a second bowl,...: Using a hand mixer, in a second bowl, beat together the eggs, sugar and olive oil until light and thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the lemon zest, extract, and anise seeds,...: Add the lemon zest, extract, and anise seeds, and mix well.

4. 4

   Fold the flour mixture into the eggs just...: Fold the flour mixture into the eggs just until you have a workable dough. (Do not over mix.)

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

6. 6

   Lightly grease two cookie sheets.

7. 7

   Divide the dough into four parts, and roll...: Divide the dough into four parts, and roll each piece out into a rope about a foot long.

8. 8

   Cut the rope into 6 to 7 pieces.

9. 9

   Roll these smaller pieces into thin ropes about...: Roll these smaller pieces into thin ropes about 4 inch long and pinch together the two ends to make a circle.

10. 10

    Place the ring onto a prepared baking sheet.

11. 11

    Continue to roll and shape the rest of...: Continue to roll and shape the rest of the cookies, placing them evenly apart on the two baking sheets.

12. 12

    Once the cookies have all been shaped, brush...: Once the cookies have all been shaped, brush the tops with milk and then sprinkle on the sugar.

13. 13

    Bake for about 25 minutes or until the...: Bake for about 25 minutes or until the cookies are lightly browned.

14. 14

    Cool.