Description
Learn how to make Classic Italian Pizzelle Cookies with this easy recipe. These delicate, crispy cookies are a traditional Italian treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Eggs:
- 3 large eggs
Sugar:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
Butter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
Extracts:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon anise extract (optional)
Flour Mixture:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Whisk eggs and sugar until frothy. Add melted butter, vanilla, and anise extracts. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Cook the Pizzelle: Preheat the pizzelle iron, grease if necessary. Drop batter, cook until golden and firm. Cool on a wire rack. Repeat.
Notes
- For extra crispness, cool cookies completely before storing.
- Shape warm cookies into cones or bowls for creative serving options.
- Try almond or lemon extract for flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Pizzelle Iron
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
