Anise Drops
3 eggs, room temperature
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 3/4 cups sifted all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Anise Extract
Beat eggs until fluffy. Gradually add the sugar, beating constantly. Beat for 20 minutes longer. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to ebb mixture. Beat 3 minutes. Add anise. Drop batter by spoonfuls onto a well greased and floured baking sheet. Let stand uncovered, at room temperature, for 8 hours. Preheat oven to 325 degrees, bake 10 minutes or until golden in color. Store in tightly covered containers.