Springerle Cookies
["4 large eggs", "2 c. sugar (granulated)", "20 drops anise oil or 4 Tbsp. anise seed", "4 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking soda"]
["Beat eggs until light, gradually add sugar and continue beating at a high speed for 15 to 20 minutes until batter is thick and lemon colored.", "Add anise.", "Sift flour and soda and blend with egg mixture at a low speed.", "Cover bowl with wax paper or foil and let stand 15 minutes (so it is easier to work with).", "Divide into 3 parts.", "On lightly floured surface roll dough to 8-inch square, 1/4 inch thick.", "Let rest 1 minute.", "Flour mold and press design, cut and place on lightly floured surface.", "Cover with a towel all night.", "Grease a cookie sheet well.", "Brush off excess flour from the cookie sheet.", "Bake about 15 to 20 minutes at 300\u00b0.", "Yield 6 dozen cookies."]
["eggs", "sugar", "anise oil", "flour", "baking soda"]