1 1/2 c. dark or med. Karo syrup
10 c. flour
3 c. sugar
2 1/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. hot water
1/4 c. molasses
1 tbsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. ground cloves
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. anise oil
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix thoroughly and chill. Part of this may be frozen for another baking. Form rolls of dough about 15 inches long and the size of a nickel. Chill or freeze several rolls on a cookie sheet. Slice rolls into 1/6 inch slices and bake at 350 degrees for 7 to 9 minutes. Remove immediately from cookie sheet. When cool, shake in powdered sugar.