Springerle (Molded Christmas Cookies)

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Title: Springerle (Molded Christmas Cookies)
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 12 servings

4 lg Eggs
2 c Sugar
1 ts Anise extract
4 1/2 c Sifted cake flour

Beat eggs until very light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar; beat for
15 minutes. DO NOT underbeat. Fold in anise extract and flour. Roll dough
3/8-inch thick. Thoroughly flour springerle mold or rolling pin. Press
molds firmly to dough. Cut cookies apart and place on greased and floured
cookie sheet. Let dry overnight at room temperture, covered with paper
towels, or uncovered.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place cookies in oven and immediately
reduce temperature to 300 degrees F. Bake for 15 minutes. Cookies should
not brown. Store cookies 2 to 3 weeks to mellow flavor. These cookies are
very hard and may be used for dunking in coffee, tee or cocoa. For
Christmas, paint designs with egg yolk colored with food coloring. Makes 6
dozen.

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