Peppernuts(Christmas Cookie)  
["1 c. sugar", "1 c. shortening", "1/2 c. sour cream", "1 c. dark corn syrup", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. cream of tartar", "1/2 tsp. salt", "4 tsp. crushed anise seed", "5 c. flour"]
["Mix together sugar, shortening, sour cream and corn syrup. Add dry ingredients for stiff dough, using more or less flour; you may have to use your hands.", "Mix in crushed anise seed.", "Wrap dough in waxed paper and chill a few days.", "On floured surface, roll small handful of dough into a snake-like strand, the thickness of a husky pencil.", "Cut into 1/2-inch pieces and place on cookie sheet.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes; watch very closely, bottoms burn easily."]
["sugar", "shortening", "sour cream", "corn syrup", "baking soda", "cream of tartar", "salt", "anise seed", "flour"]