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Anise Cookies

1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
4 large eggs, separated
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons anise seed
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1. Beat powdered sugar, egg yolks and salt in a large bowl until creamy.
2. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until very stiff; fold into sugar mixture.
3. In another bowl combine flour, anise seed and baking powder. Fold into creamed mixture quickly but thoroughly.
4. Fill a pastry bag fitted with a plain nozzle with cookie dough. Pipe small rounds onto ungreased baking sheets. Let stand overnight to dry.
5. Preheat oven to 325°F and bake cookies 20 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack.

Makes 36 cookies.