Springerle Cookies

Directions

Beat eggs at medium speed of an electric mixer until thick and lemon colored; gradually add sugar, and continue beating 5 minutes.

Add lemon rind, baking powder, and enough flour to make a soft dough, beating well.

Chill dough at least 3 hours.

Let dough stand at room temperature 15 minutes.

Turn dough out onto a floured surface, roll dough to ¼ inch thickness using a regular rolling pin.

Roll with a floured springerle rolling pin, pressing firmly to imprint dough.

Cut cookie squares apart. Place cookies on a wire rack; cover with a paper towel, and let stand in a cool, dry place about 12 hours to set the design.

Sprinkle anise seeds onto well-greased cookie sheets.

Top with cookies, design side up.

Bake at 300℉ (150℃). for 15 minutes or until light yellow, but not golden.

Cool on