Ingredients

• 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 6 eggs
• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 0.75 cups shortening , such as Crisco®
• 2 tablespoons shortening , such as Crisco®
• 1 tablespoon anise seeds , crushed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract , Optional

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat pizzelle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
2. 2 Mix flour and baking powder together in a bowl.
3. 3 Combine eggs and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and beat on medium speed until well-blended. Add 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening and beat until blended. Add flour mixture and mix on medium speed until incorporated. Fold anise seeds and vanilla extract into batter with a spatula.
4. 4 Drop a teaspoon of batter onto the preheated iron. Bake until golden, 30 to 40 seconds, or a few seconds longer for darker pizzelle.

Nutrition per serving