You'll need a pizzelle iron to make these, which can be found online, in cooking supply stores or some Italian markets (Caputo's - I'm sure many department stores carry them too).
Heat the iron according to mfgr's directions while you're making the batter.
In a mixing bowl, blend together:
1/2 cup melted butter
3 eggs
3/4 C. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. anise extract (OR 2 small drops of anise oil - oil is VERY strong!!) - the anise flavoring is optional
1-2/3 cups flour mixed with 3 tsps. baking powder.
The batter will be on the stiff side. When the iron is ready, carefully drop a scant Tblsp. of batter into the center of the iron, closing the top/pressing it down until it's closed. Watch for the light or timer - carefully & slowly lift a bit to check color/doneness. The pizzelles will be SOFT when removed but will harden as they cool off. If you like them darker, more well done, leave them in a few seconds longer but check constantly because they cook QUICKLY.
Once the pizzelles are cooled, you can dust them with powdered sugar or leave them plain.
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