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                                            Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Crisp, yummy cookies which a lot of people seem to exchange around the holidays. I think the Italian verson contains anise. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine  |  
                                                1 cup sugar  |  
                                                1 tablespoon vanilla  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                2 eggs (or equivalent)  |  
                                                2 1/4 cups flour  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Preheat waffle maker. 2. Place butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. 3. Cream together on med-low. 4. Add vanilla and salt, increase speed to medium. 5. Add eggs and mix until smooth. 6. Decrease speed to low, add flour and mix well. 7. Divide batter into 4 3/4 cup portions. 8. Using one portion, drop batter on each corner of the grids. 9. Close waffle maker and bake until steam no longer escapes (about 3-5 min). 10. Carefully remove waffle from maker and allow to cool. 11. Serve plain or with your favorite fruit filling and whipped cream.                              | 
                         
                         
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