"The pleasant bite of anise gives these beautiful cookies a grown-up appeal. This recipe is from Mary McAvoy of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, who has been baking since she was ten years old...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon whole anise seeds
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2 tablespoons boiling-hot water
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/8 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
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2/3 cup sugar
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2 large eggs
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1/4 cup sesame seeds, lightly toasted