German Christmas Cookies - Springerle
4 lg. eggs
1 t. anise flavoring
4-1/2 c. cake flour; sifted
Beat eggs until very light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar and beat for 15 minutes. Do not skip or shorten this item. Fold in anise flavoring and flour. Roll dough to a thickness of 3/8-inch. Flour springerle cookie molds or figural rolling pin very well. Press molds firmly to dough. Cut cookies apart and set on greased and floured cookie sheet. Cover with paper or a clean dishcloth and let dry overnight at room temperture.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place cookies in oven and lower temperature to 300 degrees F. Bake about 12-15 minutes. Do not let cookies get browned. They should still be pale in color. Store cookies 2 to 3 weeks to allow flavor to ripen before eating. Makes 6 dozen.
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