1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
3 eggs
2 2/3 c. flour
3 heaping tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. anise flavor

Cream sugar and shortening. Beat eggs into mixture. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Flour hands and make small round balls (they double in size when cooked). Dough is sticky so keep flouring hands. Top always looks white so cook only for 8 minutes at 350 degrees. When cool, dip into frosting and sprinkle with nuts or colored sugar. Makes 4 dozen.

FROSTING:

1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Add 1 or 2 drops milk at a time until frosting is smooth.