Cream butter until soft, then gradually add sugar, and continue working until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating hard after each addition. Stir in aniseed and flour. Drop batter from a tsp onto greased cookie sheet and place an almond on top.
Bake at 350° F for 10 to 12 minutes or until bottoms of cookies turn a golden brown. The tops should be pale. The cakes improve in flavor if allowed to ripen in an airtight container for several days before serving.
Servings: 8