Twice-Baked Italian Cookies
["2 c. sugar", "1 c. (1/2 lb.) butter, melted", "1/4 c. anise seed", "1/4 c. anisette or other anise liqueur", "3 Tbsp. bourbon or 2 tsp. vanilla and 2 Tbsp. water", "2 c. coarsely chopped almonds or walnuts", "6 large eggs", "4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour", "1 Tbsp. baking powder"]
["In a bowl, mix sugar, butter, anise seed, liqueur, bourbon, almonds and eggs.", "Beat to blend. Stir together flour and baking powder. Add to butter mixture and blend thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate dough until firm, 2 to 3 hours."]
["sugar", "butter", "anise seed", "anisette", "bourbon", "almonds", "eggs", "flour", "baking powder"]