Italian Pizzelles

Step 1

In a bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.

Step 2

In electric mixer, beat together eggs and sugar, add the melted butter, vanilla and anise extract.

Step 3

Add the flour mixture and beat until smooth.

Step 4

Preheat your pizzelle iron according to manufacturer directions and lightly spray the pizzelle grids with non-stick spray or lightly brush with vegetable oil.

Step 5

Drop batter by rounded tablespoonful onto center of each preheated grid. This amount can vary according to the size of your pizzelle maker.

Step 6

Close lid and bake approximately 40-50 seconds, depending on your preference for browning and/or the consistency of your batter.

Step 7

Be sure to lay hot pizzelle's in single layer to cool completely.

Step 8

Once cooled dust with powdered sugar. May be stored stacked in an airtight bag.