Start with combining flour with baking powder and anise seeds, if using any.
Beat together eggs, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla.
Gradually add flour mix into wet ingredients till it’s combined.
Divide the batter into three parts (or four, if you also want plain ones) and mix in powders to combine thoroughly.
Pre-heat pizzelle maker, according to directions.
Drop a spoonful of batter in the middle of each pizzelle grid and close the lid tightly, cooking for about 20-30 seconds, then promptly transferring them to a cooling tray.
Repeat the instructions with the remaining batter.