Springerle

Directions

1. 1
   Beat eggs until light, stir in sugar a little at a time.
2. 2
   Beat 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Add lemon juice and melted butter.
4. 4
   Mix together in another bowl flour, salt and baking powder.
5. 5
   Add to first ingredients.
6. 6
   Dough should be fairly stiff.
7. 7
   Sprinkle flour on counter, roll dough out 1/2 inch thick.
8. 8
   Cut into shapes.
9. 9
   Lay on greased cookie sheets sprinkled with anise seed.
10. 10
    Leave sitting out for 24 hours before baking.
11. 11
    Bake at 350° (preheated) for 15-20 minutes.
12. 12
    Cookies should be very light in color, just tinted.