In the bowl with an electric mixer, blend the melted and cooled butter and sugar together.

Add the eggs and the anise flavoring or anise seeds.

In a separate bowl, combine the baking powder with the flour.

Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients.

Preheat the pizzelle iron.

Once it is hot, brush the iron with melted butter or spray with non-stick cooking spray.

Add about a tablespoon of batter to the center of the iron. You do not want to fill it like you would a traditional breakfast waffle iron.

Close the iron lid. Most pizzelle makers come with a sensor that lets you know when the baking is finished.

Remove the baked pizzelles from the iron using either a small spatula or a fork.