Title: Italian Soft Cookies
Categories: Cookie Italian
Yield: 2 Dozen+

6		Eggs
4	tb	Melted shortening
1/2		Box ( 1/2 lb) confectioners
		Sugar
1	tb	Lemon extract
1/4	ts	Anise oil or extract
3	tb	Baking powder
3	c	Flour
		Frosting:
		Milk, confectioners
		Sugar, colored jimmies

Beat eggs vwey 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 fosting, 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.

From: Lir119

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