ANISE TOASTIES

1 pkg. (2-layer size) Pillsbury Plus Yellow Cake Mix
3/4 cup oil
5 eggs
2 tablespoons anise seed
1 cup chopped almonds
Powdered sugar

Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour 15x10x1 or 17x11x1-inch jelly roll pan.

In large bowl, blend cake mix, oil and eggs at low speed until moistened; beat 2 minutes at highest speed.

Fold in anise seed and almonds. Spread in prepared pan.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes.

With sharp knife, cut 3 equal strips lengthwise; cut 12 strips crosswise. Place bars 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until cut sides begin to toast. Remove from cookie sheets immediately; cool 10 minutes.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cool completely. Store loosely covered.

Makes 36 bars
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe booklet: Summer Fun Cookbook, Pillsbury Classic Cookbooks, 1986