Springerle

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 325º.

2. 2

   Beat sugar and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed about 5 minutes or until thick and lemon colored.

3. 3

   Stir in flour and anise seed.

4. 4

   Roll half of dough at a time 1/4 inch thick on floured cloth-covered surface.

5. 5

   Roll well-floured springerle rolling pin over dough to emboss with designs.

6. 6

   Cut out cookies around designs.

7. 7

   Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

8. 8

   Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light brown.

9. 9

   Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.