1 c. sugar
1 c. butter
1 egg
4 or 5 tbsp. sour milk
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. flour
2-3 tsp. anise seed

Cream sugar and shortening; beat in egg. Add dry ingredients and milk; blend well. Cool dough in refrigerator. Roll; cut into shapes. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets for 5-7 minutes at 375 degrees.