Italian Pizzelle Cookies
Italian Pizzelle Cookies are a thin, crispy waffle-style cookie that are anise and vanilla flavored and have a delicate texture and beautiful snowflake design.
Equipment
- 1 Pizzelle Iron
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 1 tsp anise flavoring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powdered
- powdered sugar to dust cookies if desired
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the melted butter, anise and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the batter just until incorporated and smooth.
- Preheat your pizzelle iron and lightly grease if needed. (I sprayed the iron with a little cooking spray before starting to cook the cookies but didn't need to respray in between.)
- Spoon a scant 1 tbsp of batter onto the iron and cook about 1 minute or until the cookie is golden and crisp.
- Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, or enjoy plain.
Notes:
*Do not stack pizzelles while warm - this traps moisture. *Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. You can dust them with powdered sugar while warm. *Keep batter thick but pourable. *Make sure your pizzelle iron is fully heated before cooking. *You can change up the flavor by using different flavorings: Anise is the traditional Italian flavor, vanilla is kid-friendly, lemon is fresh and bright (use lemon zest), cocoa powder can be added for a rich twist. I like to combine anise with vanilla. If using anise start with a smaller amount and add more to taste. It can be a little strong. *Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh and crispy for up to two weeks. *Avoid refrigerating pizzelles, as moisture can make them soft. If they lose crispiness, a few minutes in a warm oven can help restore their texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 80kcal
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