Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugars until creamy.

Add eggs, one at a time. Then add the vanilla and anise flavoring.

Slowly mix in the flour mixture. Do not overbeat.

Refrigerate dough for one hour.

When ready to bake, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Roll dough into 1 inch balls. Dip the bottom of a small glass into some powdered sugar and press each ball down slightly.

Bake for 8-10 minutes.

Remove and cool completely.

Sift two cups of powdered sugar in a bowl. Whisk in milk and vanilla.

Dip top of each cookie in the glaze. Garnish with some nonpareil sprinkles.

Allow glaze to dry before freezing.