Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup molasses1/3 cup water6-2/3 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup crushed aniseed1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground allspiceConfectioners’ sugar
Preparation
In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In a bowl, combine corn syrup, molasses and water; set aside. Combine the flour, aniseed, baking soda and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with molasses mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 11 minutes or until golden brown. Roll warm cookies in confectioners’ sugar. Cool on wire racks.
