Italian Pizzelles

From David Mercaldo’s mother
Blend together:
1 cup butter
6 eggs
4 tsps baking powder
Blend together:
6 ½ cups flour
1 ½ cups sugar
2 Tbsp anise or vanilla
Heat pizzelle machine. Put dollop of butter on griddle, then drop spoonful of batter on griddle. Close griddle and cook approx. 45 seconds (or until done as you like them). Makes about 30 +. Put hot pizzelle on cookie rack to cool. We leave them plain but you can shake powdered sugar over them while still warm.
David’s family had these for special occasions.