Ingredients:

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup white sugar

1/2 cup milk

2 eggs

1 tablespoon baking powder

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1 tablespoon anise extract

1 teaspoon anise extract

1 cup confectioners' sugar

2 tablespoons hot water

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and white sugar.

3. Make a well in the center and add oil, milk, 1 tablespoon anise extract, and eggs.

4. Mix together until dough is sticky. Oil fingers and pinch off dough in 1 inch pieces.

5. Roll into a ball and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet, 1 inch apart, flatten top slightly.

6. Bake for 8 minutes. Dip cookies in Icing while warm.

7. To make icing: blend in 1 teaspoon anise extract and enough hot water to 1 cup confectioner's sugar to form a smooth icing.

Bon Appetit!