• Preheat your oven to 375°F/190⁰C.
• Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in a small bowl; set aside.
  3 cups all-purpose flour, 5 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt
• Melt butter together with the shortening in the microwave.  Once melted, mix together until well combined, about two minutes. 
  1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup shortening
• Add in sugar, mixing well to incorporate.  Add in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.  Add in anise extract.
  3/4 cup granulated sugar, 4 large eggs, 2 tsp anise extract
• Add dry ingredients a little at a time to the mixture, stirring to combine without over mixing. 
• Use small scoop to make cookies, and place on baking stone.  Bake 8-10 minutes, depending on your oven.  Remove from oven, and place on rack until completely cool. 

For the glaze:

• Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until mixture makes a glaze consistency.  Add in anise extract, stirring to incorporate. Dip tops of cookies into glaze, then sprinkle with the nonpareils.  Allow to dry completely.
  3-4 tbsp whole milk, 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, 1 tsp anise extract, Nonpareils/Sprinkles