Preheat oven to 400°. And a large bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.

Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well. Mix in the anise. Add in milk and flour, alternating portions of each until all combined.

Turn down onto a flowered board and need until dough is firm and not sticky adding more flour if necessary.

Break off a handful of dough at a time rolling into a long pencil, cut into five or six inch pieces. Shape into 'S' shape on ungreased cookie sheet. These cookies will puff up. Bake approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to cool on rack, then frost makes about 5 dozen depending on size of cookie.

Frosting: in a large bowl, melt one tablespoon of butter. Add in ½ pound of confectioner's sugar. stir in milk, stirring to incorporate well, to a desired consistency for frosting the cookies. Brush on cookies or use a spoon, apply sprinkles right away and return to rack to set.

Let cool completely and store an airtight containers.