Springerle

48 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1x-Kathryn Evans JMSH36B
4cupsFlour
2teaspoonsBaking powder
4eachesEggs, well beaten
2cupsSugar
2teaspoonsBoiling water
2tablespoonsAnise seed

Directions

Sift flour; measure; add baking powder and sift again.

To well-beaten eggs gradually add the sugar, beating until very thick.

Pour boiling water over anise seed and add to egg mixture Stir in the flour. Chill.

Roll on a lighly floured board to ¼ inch thickness;>>> then roll again with a springerle roller to make designs. Cut the cookies at the marked outlines and place on an ungreased cooky sheet. Let dry 6 to 8 hours at room temperature. Bake in a moderate oven (375) 12 to 15 min. or until brown.

Makes 4 dozen cookies. Reformatted by: CYGNUS, HCPM52C