1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/3 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. sugar
2 lg. eggs
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. anise extract (to taste)

Preheat oven to 350.

Spray cookie sheets with vegetable spray or butter them.

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, alternating with flour mixture. Add vanilla and beat until smooth. Spread onto prepared sheet, slightly rounded in middle. Bake for 15 minutes in 350 oven.

ICING:

1 c. confectioners' sugar
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. anise extract
Water

Mix icing ingredients with water to achieve a glaze consistency. Spread on completely cooled cookie mound and then slice into small bars.