1 c. shortening
6 eggs
2 c. sugar
5 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
Pinch anise seed

Cream shortening and sugar, then add eggs and cream until fluffy. Add dry ingredients with vanilla and nuts. Spoon on greased cookie sheet with tablespoon and make about 3 long rolls to a pan. Bake at 350 degrees, brown them to a light brown color, then remove from pan and slice in 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices on an angle. Toast in broiler on both sides.