Beat two sticks (1cup) of butter in a large mixing bowl.

Add white sugar into butter and mix thoroughly (at least 3 to 4 minutes).

Add 6 eggs, beat well.

Add vanilla, and Anise. Mix.

Add baking powder and add flour slowly as it mixes into the wet batter.

Scrape down sides of batter and be sure all ingredients look combined.

Drop small amount of batter on pizzelle maker. Press for about 50 seconds.