1 stick butter
1 c. sugar
3 eggs
2 drop anise oil
2 1/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, and blend well. Add anise oil. Sift dry ingredients and stir into creamed mixture. Dough will be soft. Spoon spread mixture into 2 loaves about 1/2 inch thick on greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Cool. Frost and slice into 1 inch slices.