German Anise Cookies

My Grandmother used to make
these great tasting German anise
cookies around this time of year.
They go great with a nice
hot cup of coffee or tea.

Ingredients:
2 eggs, separated
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp. anise extract

Directions:
Grease and flour 2 baking sheets.
Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat
until sugar is incorporated
(rub a little dab of egg whites
between fingers - should feel smooth)
In another bowl, mix egg yolks,
flour and anise extract or seeds.
Combine the egg white mixture and
egg yolk mixture by folding together.
Drop teaspoonfuls of mixture
onto prepared baking sheets.
Let stand in a cool place
overnight (about 10 - 12 hours).
Preheat oven to 325° F.
Bake 10 minutes.
Remove cookies from baking sheets
and place on cooling racks.