1 1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. anise oil (2 tsp. extract) + 1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder

Sift flour and baking powder three times. Add shortening to sugar and cream until smooth. Combine eggs, milk and flavorings. Add to shortening and sugar mixture half at a time with flour. Roll to thin dough and cut with cookie cutter. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.