3 eggs
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter, melted
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. anise seed or extract
3 tbsp. cocoa
3 tbsp. sugar

Add and beat ingredients in order listed. Drop by rounded spoonful onto pizzelle maker. Close lid and clip handles together. Allow to cook until steaming stops. Remove with fork to a dish towel. Store in air-tight container. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Variations:

Lemon Pizzelle: Omit vanilla and anise. Add 2 teaspoons lemon extract and 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel to basic recipe.

Not Pizzelle: Add 1 1/2 cups very finely chopped or ground nuts to basic recipe.