6 Eggs
4 tablespoon Melted shortening
1/2 Box ( 1/2 lb) confectioners Sugar
1 tablespoon Lemon extract
1/4 teaspoon Anise oil or extract
3 tablespoon Baking powder
3 cup Flour
Frosting:
Milk, confectioners
Sugar, colored jimmies
Beat eggs very well and blend in sugar, melted shortening and flavorings. Sift flour and baking powder and add to mixture to make a soft dough. If to sticky, add a bit more flour for a soft dough. Shape into 2 large fat long rolls and flatten tops with finger tips. Place each on a greased cookie sheet and bake 375 for 20 minutes or light golden. Cool, frost and slice on the diagonal.
For frosting, mix a little milk and powder sugar to make a thin frosting. With pastry brush, brush over cookie rolls and sprinkle with colored jimmies. Cut when cold.