---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05
 
      Title: Spanish Anise Sticks
 Categories: Cookies
      Yield: 36 servings
 
      2 c  All-purpose flour
      1 ts Baking powder
    1/4 ts Salt
    3/4 c  Sugar
    1/4 c  Shortening
      2    Eggs; well beaten
      2 dr Anise oil
 
    Heat oven to 375.  Blend dry ingredients; cut in shortening until
  particles are like large peas.   Stir in eggs and anise oil. Mix thoroughly
  with hands.  Using 1/2 dough at a time roll 1/4" thick on lightly floured
  board. Cut in sticks 4x1/2". Place on ungreased baking sheet about 1/2"
  apart.  Brush with soft or melted butter or margarine. Bake 10-12 minutes.

  Makes 36-48 cookies

  Pat Dwigans
 
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