Mix together:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup oil
• 2 tbsp. vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 3 tbsp. almond extract
• Mix in (Until dough detaches from side of bowl):
• 3 1/2 to 4 cups flour
• 1 tbsp. baking powder
• 2 tbsp. anise seed
• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds

Shape into 3-4 loaves. Bake on greased sheet at 375 degrees for 30 minutes (or until fawn colored). Slice diagonally while warm. Enjoy!

• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/2 lb. sesame seeds
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Sift together flour & baking powder into a large bowl; rub in butter & vegetable shortening with fingers until crumbly. Add sugar, eggs, milk & vanilla; mix together with hands to form a smooth dough. Roll dough 1 1/2 tsp. at a time into small logs. Moisten with water, roll in sesame seeds. Place on greased cookie sheet 1 inch apart.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes (until firm & light).

Yield: 3 1/2 dozen.