It is not Christmas without pizzelle!
3 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. melted unsalted butter
1 1/2 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp anise seed
1 tsp anise extract
Beat ingredients together in the order that they are listed. Cook 30-60 sec. Store in an airtight tin.