Chinese Dessert Cookies

Ingredients

2 1/4 c flour
1 t five spice powder
1/4 t salt
2 t baking powder
1 T milk
1/2 c shortening
1 c sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 t vanilla

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 F. Sift flour, spice powder, salt and baking powder. Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Add sifted ingredients and milk. Roll out and cut into shapes. Sprinkle with sugar and bake in oven for 12 minutes at 375 F. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.