| 1 | In a large bowl place the butter and sugar, and cream them together. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Add the flour to butter mixture. |
| 4 | Combine the ingredients together well. |
| 5 | Add the almonds and stir them in well. |
| 6 | form the dough into a flat loaf. |
| 7 | Cover it and place it in the refrigerator overnight. |
| 8 | preheat the oven to 375°F. |
| 9 | Place the loaf on a cookie sheet and bake it for 20 minutes, or until it is firm. |
| 10 | Remove the loaf and let it cool. |
| 11 | Slice it diagonally into ? thick slices. |
| 12 | preheat the oven to 375°F. |
| 13 | Place the slices on a cookie sheet and bake them for 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown. |
| 14 | Let them cool before serving. |
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