5 c. flour
2 tbsp. baking powder
6 lg. eggs
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. cooking oil
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. anise flavoring

Sift dry ingredients together twice. Cream sugar, oil and eggs together and beat until light. Add flavoring, beat 1 minute. Add sifted ingredients and knead lightly until dough is smooth but soft. Place in a bowl. Keep in refrigerator for 1 hour. Roll small pieces of dough in a long strip about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into pieces about 2 inches long and twist. Place on cookie sheet. Bake 350 degrees 15 to 20 minutes.

ICING:

4 c. confectioners' sugar
1/2 c. butter
6 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. anise

Cream butter and sugar. Add milk and flavorings, beat until smooth. Brush on cookies and let dry.