German Mom's Springerle

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 F) 12 to 15 minutes or until brown.

Makes 4 dozen cookies.