Beat eggs until light.

Gradually stir in sugar.

Beat for 10 minutes.

Add lemon juice and melted butter.

In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking powder.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.

Mix until a fairly stiff dough forms.

Sprinkle flour on the counter.

Roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thickness.

Cut into desired shapes.

Place shapes on greased cookie sheets sprinkled with anise seed.

Let sit out for 24 hours to dry.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake for 15-20 minutes, until very lightly tinted.