Anise Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
2. 2
   Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cream of tartar, and baking soda.
4. 4
   In a small bowl, mix together milk and anise extract.
5. 5
   To the butter mixture, alternately add flour mixture and milk.
6. 6
   Refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.
7. 7
   Roll dough out 1/4 inch thick and cut with cookie cutters.
8. 8
   Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until light brown.
10. 10
    Cool completely and frost with buttercream icing if desired.