Cookie Exchange Party

I got to go to my first Cookie Exchange Party this week, at my friend Brooke's house! I was especially excited about all of the different cookies that would be there, but stressed about what kind I would make. Andrew's mom offered me her Pizzelle maker for the week, and I was quite happy to try a new recipe. I've always liked the ones she makes, they are so light and tasty. Plus they look really pretty without having to try too hard. I was very pleased with the end result. A co-worker suggested that I try dipping these in chocolate in the future, that seems like a great idea. Now I realize that you need the Pizzelle Press to make these, but if you happen to get your hands on one, I would seize that moment.

Here is the recipe:
Italian Pizzelles
3 eggs
1/2 tsp anise seed (I didn't have this, so I didn't add the seed)
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar

Instructions:
Beat eggs and sugar. Add cooked melted butter or margarine, and vanilla and anise. Sift flour and baking powder and add to egg mixture. Batter will be stiff enough to be dropped by a spoon. Batter can be refrigerated to be used at a later time. Makes 30 pizzelles.

And now for the glorious before and after pictures:

Oh, and on another note, another party-goer made Red Velvet Cookies, and they were TO DIE FOR.