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Description
Crisp, sweet, and delicately flavored Italian pizzelle cookies, perfect for holidays or any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon anise extract (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your pizzelle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until well combined.
- Stir in the melted butter and extracts until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Lightly grease the pizzelle maker if recommended by the manufacturer.
- Drop about 1 tablespoon of batter onto the center of each hot pizzelle iron.
- Close the lid and bake for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. The exact time will vary depending on your pizzelle maker.
- Carefully remove the pizzelle from the iron using a spatula and let them cool on a wire rack. They will crisp up as they cool.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
Notes
- For thinner, crispier pizzelles, bake for a slightly longer time.
- You can shape the pizzelles into cones or bowls while they are still warm and pliable if desired.
- Decorate with powdered sugar, chocolate drizzle, or sprinkles once cooled.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg