An Easter staple

For several years I agonized over the fact that I would never find the family recipe for the cookies that have been missing from our Easter table. Knot cookies are something that I can remember being a part of holidays from when I was very little. Several Thanksgiving's ago my Aunt mentioned that she actually had the recipe shared with her and I was psyched to know the cookies would again make an appearance!

I was anxious to try out the recipe last Easter but was sadly disappointed by the result. The cookies had way too much anise oil in them and would put hair on your chest. I've tried again this year in hopes that I can get it just right and start up the tradition again. After the smoke cleared in the kitchen, I can already tell they're going to be more delicious than last year. Here's a look at the finished product...