Springerle

Directions

1. 1
   Beat eggs and sugar about 5 minutes or until thick and lemon colored.
2. 2
   Mix in flour.
3. 3
   If dough is dry, stir 3 tbsp (45 ml) milk, 1 tbsp (15 ml) at a time, into mixture.
4. 4
   Cover; chill at least 2 hours.
5. 5
   Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured board.
6. 6
   Press well-floured springerle form over dough to emboss designs.
7. 7
   Cut out cookies and place on cookie sheet liberally sprinkled with anise seed; let dry at least 10 hours.
8. 8
   Heat oven to 325 degrees (175 C.).
9. 9
   Place cookies 1/2 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.
10. 10
    Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light brown.
11. 11
    Immediately remove from baking sheet.