Italian Anise Cookies
["6 c. flour", "6 tsp. baking powder", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "1 1/4 c. melted shortening", "4 eggs", "1/2 c. milk", "1 tsp. anise flavor"]
["Sift dry ingredients.", "Beat eggs; add flour, milk and shortening.", "Mix with dry ingredients to make a dough.", "More flour may be added if needed.", "Break dough into pieces and roll into 1/2-inch diameter; cut into 3-inch pieces.", "Bring ends together to form a ring.", "Bake on greased cookie sheet in a 400\u00b0 oven until light and brown."]
["flour", "baking powder", "sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "milk", "anise flavor"]