1 lb. butter
1/4 lb. lard
3 1/2 c. sugar
6 eggs
1 oz. anise oil
4 tsp. baking powder
1 c. milk
Pinch of salt
5 lb. flour

Cream butter, lard, sugar together. Add enough flour to roll out. Roll dough on floured surface. Cut into desired shapes. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 12 minutes. Cool completely. Decorate as desired.