INGREDIENTS
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31/2 cups all purpose flour
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2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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4 tablespoons butter, softened
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1/2 cup sugar
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3 large eggs
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2 tablespoons anise extract
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FROSTING:
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1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar, sifted
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4 to 5 tablespoons evaporated milk or half-and-half
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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Green or red food coloring, optional
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colored sprinkles (for garnish)