3 c. shortening
3 c. sugar
16 eggs
14 c. flour
2 bottles anise extract
4 tbsp. vanilla
2 tsp. almond extract
14 level tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
2 boxes anise seed
2 c. walnuts
2 c. toasted almonds
8 oz. bourbon
8 oz. brandy
4 oz. rum

Cream together sugar and shortening. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each egg. Add flavorings and beat a little longer. Add dry ingredients and nuts. Mix well by hand. Shape into rolls about 2 inches in diameter and the length of the cookie sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees on greased and floured cookie sheet until light brown or about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and slice diagonally about 1 inch thick and return to oven. Place on sliced sides, toasting each side until light brown.