* Ex****ted from MasterCook *
Italian Wine Sticks
Recipe By :Jamie R
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Formed
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
3 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon anise flavor
1 cup slivered almonds
sesame seeds
Cream shortening and sugar thoroughly. Add eggs, one at a time and beat
well.
Sift flour and measure and sift with baking powder and salt. Add to
creamed
mixture.
Stir in flavoring and almonds.
Turn on lightly floured board and knead until smooth. Divide in 3 and make
rolls the length of cookie sheet, and 1 1/2" in diameter.
Bake at 350ºF for 30 minutes.
Cut and return to oven for 10 minutes to dry.
