1/3 c Butter

1/2 c Sugar

1 Egg

1/3 c Honey

2/3 c Dark corn or

Watermelon syrup 1/2 ts Ground star anise

1 ts Baking soda

4 c All-purpose flour; sifted

1/2 c Cream

Glaze; * see note In mixing bowl combine butter and sugar and beat until light and fluffy.Add egg and beat. Add honey and syrup. Gradually stir in dry ingredients, alternating with cream. Knead into a ball and chill in refrigerator. Roll into small balls in the palm of your hand. Place on greased baking sheet about 1-inch apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-9 minutes, depending on size (Nine minutes ensures a more rounded shape when cool.) Glaze over cooling rack. * Glaze: Mix together 2 cups powdered sugar and 1/2 cup hot milk. Stir until smooth. Keep warm in a double boiler. -----