Description
Make authentic, thin, and crispy Italian pizzelle cookies using this straightforward recipe, featuring both vanilla and traditional anise flavors.
Ingredients
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- 3 large eggs
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon anise extract (optional, for traditional flavor)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and egg yolks until slightly frothy.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar to the eggs, whisking until the mixture is pale and smooth.
- Slowly whisk in the cooled melted butter, vanilla extract, and anise extract, if using.
- 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 the batter.
- Cover the bowl and chill the batter in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps achieve crispness.
- Preheat your pizzelle iron according to the manufacturer’s directions. Lightly grease the iron if it is not non-stick.
- Drop one teaspoon of batter onto the center of the hot iron. Close the lid quickly and press firmly.
- Bake for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the steam stops escaping and the cookie is light golden brown. Cooking time depends on your iron.
- Carefully remove the hot pizzelle with a thin spatula. If you want to shape them (into cannoli shells or cones), do so immediately while they are hot and pliable.
- Place the finished pizzelles on a wire rack to cool completely. They will crisp up as they cool.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
Notes
- For a crispier cookie, cook the pizzelle slightly longer until they are very light golden.
- To make chocolate pizzelles, remove 1/4 cup of flour and substitute with 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
- For almond flavor, substitute vanilla extract with 1 teaspoon of almond extract.
- If your cookies are not crisping, try chilling the batter longer or cooking them for an extra 10 seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Iron Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 35