Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 cup finely chopped pecans1 tablespoon aniseed
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans and aniseed.
Shape into two 8-1/2-in. rolls; wrap each in waxed paper. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 375°. Unwrap dough; cut 1/4 in. off the ends of each roll. Cut dough into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
