Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground allspice2 large eggs1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon anise extract1-1/2 cups chopped almonds1/2 cup chopped candied citronConfectioners’ sugar
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Combine first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine eggs, butter, lemon peel and extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in almonds and citron.
Shape into 1/2-in. balls and place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Roll warm cookies in confectioners’ sugar; cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
