Self-Frosting Anise Cookies

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon aniseed
3 eggs (at room temperature)
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Sift flour, measure and sift again with baking powder. Beat eggs and sugar at medium speed for 30 minutes. Add flour mixture and beat for 3 minutes. Add aniseed. Drop by teaspoons on greased and floured cookie sheets. Dry overnight.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 12 minutes.