GERMAN
ANISE COOKIES
(Yield: 6 dozen)
1 cup sugar
¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon anise extract
4½ cups self-rising flour
Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray baking sheets with non-stick
vegetable spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, water, poppy seeds,
and extracts; beat until thoroughly combined. Stir in flour, kneading
until dough is no longer sticky. Divide the dough into 5 equal pieces;
shape into strips 2x14-inches. Cut into 1-inch diagonal bars.
Place on prepared baking sheets.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking
sheets; cool on a wire rack.
 
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