Anise Seed Borrachio Cookies

Ingredients

 * 2 tablespoons anise seed
 * 3 tablespoons rum
 * 1 1/4 cups butter
 * 3/4 cup white sugar
 * 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
 * 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
 * 1 egg
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon baking powder
 * 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves

Directions

 * Place the anise seeds in a small bowl with the rum.
 * Let marinate overnight.
 * In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth.
 * Stir in the anise seed and rum.
 * Mix in the egg.
 * Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and cloves; stir into the butter mixture until well blended.
 * Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
 * Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
 * On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8 inch thickness.
 * Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
 * Place cookies on a greased cookie sheet.
 * Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown at the edges.
 * Cool for a few minutes on baking sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.