You will need a springerle rolling pin (imprinted with different designs) for these cookies.
Calories
117 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2
Beat eggs until light and fluffy, gradually adding sugar ( approx. 15 minutes) This is important, do not underbeat.
Step 3
Fold in extract and flour.
Step 4
Roll dough out on lightly floured surface to about 3/8 inch. Use rolling pin to firmly "imprint" the design onto dough.
Step 5
Cut cookies apart and on greased baking sheet, sprinkle with anise seeds. Let cookies sit out overnight, covered, to "dry".
Step 6
Place cookies into oven and reduce temp to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Bake until light yellow only, approx. 15 minutes. They are not supposed to get brown!
Step 7
These cookies are a hard cookie, need to be stored for at least 2-3 weeks. You can add a slice of apple to "soften" back up or a slice of bread works, too. Replace bread or apple every 2-3 days.
