Old Fashioned Greek Shortbread

Old Fashioned Greek Shortbread

Ingredients

• 1 pound butter (not margarine)
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon anise
• 4 to 5 cups flour

Cooking Directions

1. Beat butter at medium speed of electric mixer for 10 minutes. 
2. Add egg yolks and confectioners' sugar.
3. Beat 5 more minutes. Add anise. 
4. Add flour one cup at a time, kneading. 
5. Roll dough into 1−inch balls and bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes or until very lightly browned.
6. Dust with confectioners' sugar.