Aunt Phillomenas Pizzelle

1. 1

   Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl.

2. 2

   In a larger bowl, beat eggs and sugar until blended and slightly fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Slowly add cooled, melted butter, vanilla and anise and mix until incorporated well.

4. 4

   Mix in dry ingredients a cup or so at a time, until batter is smooth but thick.

5. 5

   Using 2 spoons, one to scoop up the batter and the other to ease it onto the iron, drop batter onto the center of a well-heated pizzelle maker.

6. 6

   For smaller, 3-inch pizzelles, use a generous teaspoon of batter.

7. 7

   For the 5-inch, use about a tablespoon.

8. 8

   Cook for 30 to 40 seconds, or until just lightly brown.

9. 9

   Gently remove to a rack or plate to cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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