Cool logs about 20 minutes on cookie sheet. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Transfer logs to work surface. Arrange cookies flat sides down on unlined cookie sheets. Bake until crisp and golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Transfer cookies to racks and cool completely.
Aniseed Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter 2 cookie sheets. Using electric mixer, cream butter with sugar in large bowljust until combined. Beat in eggs, liqueur, baking power and salt. Stir in 2 cups flour, cornmeal, then whole and chopped almonds and aniseed.