Pizzelle

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, beat eggs (room temperature) for at least 5 minutes, then add sugar.
2. 2
   Beat until thick and lemon-colored.
3. 3
   In a small bowl, mix oil, anise and Crisco.
4. 4
   Then add it to the egg mixture.
5. 5
   Using a fork, slowly add flour.
6. 6
   Do not beat.
7. 7
   Heat iron.
8. 8
   When iron is hot, put a little oil on a teaspoon (to prevent sticking) and dip into mixture.
9. 9
   Drop walnut size batter into center of hot iron.
10. 10
    Be careful iron does not get too hot. Cook for about 45 seconds to 1 minute on each side or until light golden brown.
11. 11
    After cooled, store in coffee cans.
12. 12
    Freezes well. Makes 4 1/2 dozen.