3 eggs, beaten
2/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. butter, melted
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. anise seed and 1 tsp. anise extract

Press seed between thumb and finger to intensify flavor. Add and beat ingredients together in order listed. Drop by rounded teaspoonsful onto center of preheated grid. Close lid and immediately clip handle together. Allow to cook until steaming stops 30 to 60 seconds. If desired, immediately upon removing from grid roll into cylinders, cool on wire rack. Very thin, crispy and tasty cookie.