Description
Pizzelle are traditional Italian waffle cookies. They are crisp, delicate, and often flavored with anise or vanilla. These cookies are a classic treat, especially during holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon anise extract (optional)
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the melted butter, vanilla extract, and anise extract (if using).
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Preheat your pizzelle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Drop about 1 tablespoon of batter onto the center of each grid on the pizzelle iron.
- Close the iron and cook for 30-60 seconds, or until golden brown.
- Carefully remove the pizzelle from the iron and place them on a wire rack to cool completely. They will crisp as they cool.
- Store pizzelle in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- For a different flavor, try almond extract instead of anise or vanilla.
- Dust cooled pizzelle with powdered sugar before serving.
- Pizzelle can be shaped into cones or cups while still warm to serve with ice cream or fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg