1/2 lb Butter
2 c  Sugar
6    Eggs
4 tb Anise seeds
1 ts Vanilla
3 tb Baking powder
2 c  Blanched almonds, chopped

In a large bowl place the butter and sugar, and cream them together. One at
a time add the eggs and beat them in. Add the anise seeds and mix them in.
Add the vanilla and anisette and beat them in. In a mixing bowl place the
flour and baking powder, and mix them together. Add the flour to butter
mixture. Combine the ingredients together well. Add the almonds and stir
them in well. Form the dough into a flat loaf. Cover it and place it in the
refrigerator overnight. Preheat the oven to 375F. Place the loaf on a
cookie sheet and bake it for 20 minutes, or until it is firm. Remove the
loaf and let it cool. Slice it diagonally into 3/4″ thick slices. Preheat
the oven to 375F. Place the slices on a cookie sheet and bake them for 15
minutes, or until they are golden brown. Let them cool before serving.