4 lg. egg whites
1 lb. powdered sugar, sifted
3 1/2 c. cake flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
4 beaten egg yolks

Beat the egg whites, add the powdered sugar and 4 beaten egg yolks. Beat 15 minutes, add the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. In rolling, use just enough flour to roll well. Roll mixture out lightly, 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick and press design into dough with well-floured "Springerle" rolling pin.

Cut each section apart and place cookies on buttered baking sheet which has been sprinkled with anise seed. Let stand overnight to set design. Bake in a moderate 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. D not brown. Springerles are hard at first but, if placed in bread box, will soon become tender.