Pizzelle (made with oil)

By MeanJean

The vegetable oil will make them thin and crisp.

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 12 Oz. sugar (1.5 Cups)
• 10 Oz. melted Crisco shortening (1.25 Cups)
• 1 Tablespoon Anise Seeds (or oil)
• 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
• Juice and grated rind of half lemon
• Juice and grated rind of half orange
• 1 Lb. 3 Oz. all-purpose flour (3.5 Cups)

Preparation

Step 1

Beat eggs and sugar until they become light and foamy.
Beat in the remaining ingredients as follows:
Add the melted shortening, a little at a time.
Add the anise seeds, vanilla, grated rinds and juices.
Gradually add the flour until a light dough is formed; light enough to drop onto the iron with a spoon. You may have a little bit of flour left over.

Not everyone can deal with the anise seed getting between their teeth. For you, we recommend pulverizing the seeds in your food processor, electric mincer or mortar and pestle. Or you can use the oil or extract for the traditional licorice flavoring of this cookie.