3 eggs
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. anise oil
1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
Vegetable oil

Beat eggs at medium speed on an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add sugar, beating until thick and lemon colored. Add butter, vanilla and anise oil; mix well. Add flour and baking powder; beat until smooth.

Brush pizzelle iron lightly with oil. Preheat iron over medium heat 2 minutes. Place 1 tablespoon batter in center of iron; close iron and cook 30 seconds on each side or until pizzelle is lightly browned. Repeat with remaining batter; cool on wire racks. Yield: 2 1/2 dozen.