6 eggs
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 lb. butter, melted then cooled
3 1/2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. Anise or vanilla
Glaze (recipe follows)

Beat eggs; add sugar and flavoring. Melt the butter, cool and set aside. Add butter to egg mixture; beat well. Sift together remaining ingredients. Add enough flour to egg mixture to make soft, smooth ball. Divide in half, cover, and let stand (covered) about 1 hour. No unnecessary handling - Roll on board about 3/8 inch thick. Slice off pieces about 3 x 5/8 inch. Roll like worm, shape into knots. Place on greased cookie sheets about 1 inch apart. Bake at 350 degrees 9 to 10 minutes. Do not brown. Cool and glaze.

GLAZE:

2 c. confectioners sugar
Flavoring
Water

Beat sugar with flavoring and water to desired consistency; add sprinkles. Or, beat 1 1/2 egg whites almost stiff and add 2 cups confectioners sugar with 1/2 teaspoon flavoring. Beat with spoon until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon water. Let dry before storing. Store in tightly covered tin. Yields 6 to 8 dozen.