Old Fashioned Pizzells Made with Hand Held Pizzelle Iron
Transport yourself to an old-world Italian kitchen with this recipe for Old Fashioned Pizzelles made with a hand-held pizzelle iron. Crafted from a simple yet flavorful batter of all-purpose flour, eggs, melted butter, and a hint of vanilla or optional anise extract, these delicate waffle cookies are cooked to golden perfection using a traditional stovetop iron. Each crisp, lace-patterned pizzelle is made one by one, combining a touch of nostalgia with the art of slow cooking. Perfectly light and subtly sweet, these classic treats can be enjoyed plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or formed into cones for a fun twist. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a few pantry staples, this timeless recipe is an invitation to savor the charm of handmade pizzelles, just like Nonna used to make!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Anise extract (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your hand-held pizzelle iron over medium heat on the stovetop. Lightly grease the iron with oil or non-stick cooking spray if necessary.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until well combined and slightly frothy.
Slowly pour the melted butter into the egg mixture while continuously whisking. Then add the vanilla extract and anise extract (if using). Mix until incorporated.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms. The batter should be thick but spoonable.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter onto the center of the preheated pizzelle iron. Close the iron and press firmly to ensure even cooking. Cook for 30-60 seconds on each side, checking frequently to avoid burning.
Carefully remove the pizzelle from the iron and transfer to a wire rack to cool. They will crisp up as they cool.
Repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter, making sure to grease the iron as needed.
Once cooled, store the pizzelles in an airtight container for up to one week. Enjoy plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or even rolled into cone shapes while still warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2533 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.6 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.8 g | 329% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 816 mg | 272% | |
| Sodium | 1264 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 338.2 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 152.9 g | ||
| Protein | 44.6 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 498 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
