Ingredients For easter knot cookies

• 1/2 lb butter, softened
• 1 1/2 c sugar
• 6 eggs
• 2 Tbsp milk
• 1 tsp anise extract
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 8 c sifted all-purpose flour
• 6 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• BUTTER ICING RECIPE
• 3/4 box confectioners’ sugar (2 1/2 cups)
• 1 stick butter
• 1 tsp anise extract
• 6-7 Tbsp milk, for thinning icing
•  food coloring