Yield: 2 Dozen+
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
6 \N | Eggs |
4 tablespoons | Melted shortening |
½ \N | Box ( 1/2 lb) confectioners |
\N \N | Sugar |
1 tablespoon | Lemon extract |
¼ teaspoon | Anise oil or extract |
3 tablespoons | Baking powder |
3 cups | Flour |
\N \N | Frosting: |
\N \N | Milk, confectioners |
\N \N | 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.