Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6                    eggs
   4      tablespoons   melted shortening
     1/2  box           -- ( 1/2 lb)
                        -- confectioners
                        sugar
   1      tablespoon    lemon extract
     1/4  teaspoon      anise oil or extract
   3      tablespoons   baking powder
   3      cups          flour
                        ***FROSTING***
                        milk -- confectioners
                        sugar -- colored jimmies

Preparation:

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.