Gaufrettes (Belgian Waffles)

Ingredients

• •4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• •1/2 c. granulated sugar
• •1 tsp. cinnamon
• •2 tsp. baking powder
• •3/4 lb. sweet butter, softened
• •4 eggs
• •2 tbsp. rum

Directions

1. 1Sift the dry ingredients into a bowl. Make a well in the center and put the softened butter, eggs and rum in well.
2. 2Gradually mix the flour into other ingredients. Let the mixture, which will be a paste, stand at room temperature, uncovered, for 2 hours.
3. 3Divide into small balls the size of 2 tablespoons, and cook them in a waffle iron.
4. 4Cool on a rack and store as for cookies.