Fennel Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 2 large eggs 
• 2 tablespoons fennel seeds crushed
• 3 cups flour all-purpose
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 1 cup sugar 
• 96 servings sugar 
• 1 cup butter unsalted softened
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

• baking sheet
• oven
• knife
• hand mixer
• wax paper

Directions

1. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture, beating just until blended. Stir in fennel seeds and vanilla.
4. Divide dough into 2 portions; roll each portion on wax paper into a 12" log. Freeze 2 hours or until firm.
5. Cut each log into about 1/4" thick slices, using a sharp knife; place slices on ungreased baking sheets.
6. Sprinkle cookies with desired sugar.
7. Bake at 350 for 10 to 11 minutes or until edges are barely golden. Cool 1 minute on pans; remove to wire racks to cool.