Directions

1. 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease cookie sheets. In large bowl, beat sugar, brown sugar and margarine until well blended. Add anise seed and eggs; blend well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Stir in flour and baking powder; mix well. Stir in almonds. Shape dough into two 10x1-inchrolls. Place rolls 4 inches apart on greased cookie sheet; flatten each to 2-inch width.
2. 2 Bake at 350°F. for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely; cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices.
3. 3 Arrange slices, cut side down, on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350°F. for 6 to 10 minutes or until bottom begins to brown; turn. Bake at 350°F. for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until browned and crisp. Cool completely. Store in tightly covered container.