Beat eggs, add sugar, gradually add melted butter, then vanilla

Mix flour, baking powder, anise (if using)

Add dry mixture to wet gradually, stir in lemon zest (if using)

Drop spoonfuls on a hot pizzelle iron and cook according to iron instructions (mine has a light that goes on and off when they are done) remove and cool on a wire rack, or roll into ice cream cone shape and set aside to cool.