PIZZELLES II

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An thin traditional anise flavored Italian cookie made with a pizzelle iron.

Provided by BETORKAR

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup margarine, melted and cooled
2 tablespoons anise extract
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder

Steps:

Beat eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy. Stir in the melted margarine and anise extract. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir in gradually. Dough will be sticky.
Preheat your pizzelle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Drop batter by rounded spoonfuls onto the iron. Close and cook for about 90 seconds, or until steam stops coming out of the iron. Carefully remove and cool. Store in an airtight tin at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 249.1 mg, Sugar 17 g