Italian Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Beat eggs with an electric mixer until thick and lemon colored. Add oil gradually, then sugar, milk, vanilla and anise oil.
2. 2
   Beat 5 minutes longer.
3. 3
   Sift together dry ingredients; gradually beat into egg mixture.
4. 4
   Turn out on floured pastry cloth; knead dough until smooth.
5. 5
   Roll out and cut strips about 2 inches long and 1 inch wide.
6. 6
   Tie each strip into a knot.
7. 7
   Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until delicately browned.
8. 8
   When cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar.