Recipe: Italian Soft Cookies

Italian Soft Cookies
rec.food.recipes/Fred Towner

6 eggs
4 tbsp melted shortening
1/2 box (1/2 lb) confectioners sugar
1 tbsp lemon extract
1/4 tsp anise oil or extract
3 tbsp 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 fingertips. 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.