Anise cookies

½ cup softened butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 ¼ cups sifted flour
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp crushed anise seed

in a bowl cream the butter. Gradually blend in the sugar and crushed anise seed. Beat in egg. Gradually blend in the sifted flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. Using a teaspoon drop battr onto an ungreased baking sheet, two inches apart. Bake in a 350 degree oven until golden brown. Remove from baking sheet and allow to cool on a wire rack.
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