1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. anise seed
1/2 c. shortening
1 beaten egg
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. salt

Cream first 6 ingredients. Add flour sifted with soda, salt and cream of tartar. Roll in small balls and press with fancy bottomed glass dipped in water and sugar. Bake 350 degrees, 6 minutes.