Italian Pizzelles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
2/3 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder
pinch of salt

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs.
Mix until smooth.
Add flour, baking powder, salt and vanilla.
Drop by spoonfuls onto center of preheated grid. Close lid and clip handles together. Allow to cook until steaming stops, about 30 seconds.
Remove with fork.
Allow to cool on wire rack or towels.