Soften @butter{1%pound}(2 cups) until very soft.

Mix @sugar{2%cups} and butter.

Add @eggs{6} and mix well.

Add @flour{6%cups} and @anise seed{5%tablespoons} mixing well.

Stand in a cold place overnight.

Roll to about 1/8 inch thick on well floured board.  Use about 1/6 of dough at a time.

Cut into circles or shapes.

Use un-greased #pan{}, bake in oven at about 350 to 375 degrees F until golden brown.

For plain cookies, use brandy in place of anise seed.