Anise Cookies Recipe

1 cup and 1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 cup and 2 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon shortening
1-1/4 eggs
1/4 cup and 1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 ounce anise oil
3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour

1 Cream sugar and shortening, add eggs one at a time. In a separate bowl mix milk, baking soda, and anise oil. Add to cream mixture. Mix well. Gradually add the flour, mixing well.
2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
3 Refrigerate long enough to clean up mess. Leave dough in refrigerator. Take small amounts to roll out, 1/8 inch thick. Cut out in any desired shapes.
4 Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges begin to brown.