Anise Almond Cookies
["2 1/2 c. flour", "3 tsp. baking powder", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "1 Tbsp. anise seed", "1/2 c. slivered almonds", "2 Tbsp. soft butter", "3 large eggs", "3 to 4 Tbsp. cream sherry", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Lightly butter cookie sheet.", "Mix flour, baking powder, butter, eggs and sugar.", "Beat well.", "Add vanilla, sherry and anise seed, mixing well.", "Fold in almonds; knead and form into 2 rolls 12-inches long x 2-inches wide.", "Transfer rolls to prepared cookie sheet.", "Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 20 minutes.", "Remove and cut diagonally while still hot.", "Replace in oven 10 minutes to dry out.", "Remove and cool."]
["flour", "baking powder", "sugar", "anise seed", "almonds", "butter", "eggs", "cream sherry", "vanilla"]