1 lb. butter
1 c. sugar
8 beaten eggs
8 c. flour
8 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 bottle anise

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream sugar, butter and eggs. Blend dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Add anise. Roll into knot. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until light brown.

ICING:

1/3 c. milk
1 box powdered sugar
1 bottle anise
1 sm. bottle decorative beads

Mix together and spoon over cookie; sprinkle on beads.