Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           sugar
   1                    egg
   2      teaspoons     vanilla
     1/4  cup           vegetable oil
   2      teaspoons     anise-flavored liqueur
     2/3  cup           water
   2      cups          flour
   1 1/2  teaspoons     whole anise seed

Preparation:

Combine all except last two ingredients. Beat well. Stir in flour and anise seed. Drop batter by the teaspoonful onto center of each cookie section. Close lid and allow to cook 30 to 45 seconds or until lightly brown. Allow to cool on wire rack or towels. Dust with powdered sugar.