Chräbeli Mrs Strider's Cookies From A To Z "C"

2 eggs

1 1/4 cups sugar 2 to 3 tablespoons crushed aniseed 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1 tablespoon Kirsch

1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour



Beat the eggs until light and fluffy

Gradually beat in the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time

Beat well after each addition

It is essential to beat for a long time (about 15 min. with an electric beater at medium speed)

Stir in the aniseed, the lemon rind and the Kirsch

Add the flour to make a stiff dough and knead well

Cut the dough into four pieces

Roll out each piece into 1-inch strips

Cut the strips into 3-inch lengths

Nick each strip 3 times to the depth of 1/2 inch

Bend the strips slightly into a U-shape, keeping the nicked side on the outside

Place on buttered and floured cookie sheets

Let them stand overnight at room temperature to dry out

Preheat oven to 300 F. Bake for 15 minutes, or until a very pale yellow.

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