1 tbsp. anise 2 lb. flour (5 c.) 1 lb. shortening 1 egg 1 c. sugar

Preheat oven at 350 degrees. Grind cinnamon and anise in blender. In large mixing bowl add cinnamon and anise mixture with all other ingredients. Mix until dough is formed.

Put dough into electric or hand cookie shooter and form 2-inch cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet. Cook 10 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet and cool. Coat in special powdered sugar (see below).

1 c. sugar
1 stick cinnamon
1 tbsp. anise