2 c All-purpose flour
1 ts Baking powder
1/4 ts Salt
3/4 c Sugar
1/4 c Shortening
2 Eggs; well beaten
2 dr Anise oil
Heat oven to 375. Blend dry ingredeints; cut in shortening until particles are like large peas. Stir in eggs and anise oil. Mix thoroughly with hands. Using 1/2 dough at a time roll 1/4″ thick on lightly floured board. Cut in sticks 4 x 1/2″. Place on ungreased baking sheet about 1/2″ apart. Brush with soft or melted butter or margarine. Bake 10-12 minutes. Makes 36-48 cookies Pat Dwigans —–