1 stick butter
1/2 c. oil
1 1/2 c. sugar
6 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. anise flavoring (can use vanilla, lemon, chocolate)

Cream butter and sugar. Add oil. Add eggs one at a time beating after each addition. Sift flour and baking powder and add. Then add flavoring.

Spoon batter onto a long oblong cookie sheet making 2 columns. Can sprinkle cinnamon or jimmies on top. Bake at 325 degrees for 20-25 minutes (or until top springs back when pressed). Cut into bars or as desired.