1/2 c. butter, melted
1 c. sugar
3 eggs, well beaten
3 c. sifted flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. anise oil or vanilla

Beat together butter and sugar. Add to beaten eggs. Add anise or vanilla; add 1 teaspoon baking powder for each cup of flour used until dough stiffens. Form 3 separate logs (6-8 inches long, 1 inch high). Optional walnuts or almonds could be added. Bake on greased cookie sheet in 350 degree oven about 15 minutes. Cool, slice on angle, then place in oven or under broiler to toast.