Pizzelle Cookies
Delightfully crisp and delicately flavored, pizzelle cookies are a classic Italian treat perfect for any occasion. Made with simple pantry staples like flour, sugar, butter, and eggs, these traditional waffle-like cookies are infused with vanilla and an optional touch of anise extract for a subtle licorice note. Cooked to golden perfection in a pizzelle iron, their intricate patterns and wafer-thin texture make them as visually stunning as they are delicious. Whether served plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or shaped into cones for filling, these light and airy cookies are a timeless favorite. Ready in just 30 minutes and yielding up to 24 irresistible pieces, pizzelle cookies are a perfect addition to holiday tables, dessert platters, or as a sweet snack to enjoy with coffee or tea.
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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
- 1 teaspoon anise extract (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. You can use a hand whisk or an electric mixer.
Slowly whisk the melted butter into the egg mixture until well combined.
Add the vanilla extract and anise extract (if using) into the wet mixture and stir until incorporated.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix gently until a smooth and slightly thick batter forms.
Preheat your pizzelle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Lightly grease the plates if necessary.
Spoon about 1 heaping tablespoon of batter into the center of each pizzelle mold on the hot iron.
Close the iron and cook for 30-45 seconds, or until the pizzelle cookies are golden brown and crisp. Cooking times may vary depending on your pizzelle iron.
Carefully remove the pizzelle cookies from the iron using a spatula or fork, and place them on a wire rack to cool. If you wish to shape them (e.g., into cones or rolls), do so immediately while they're hot and pliable.
Repeat with the remaining batter until all cookies are made.
Allow the pizzelle cookies to cool completely and become crisp before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2535 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.6 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.8 g | 329% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 816 mg | 272% | |
| Sodium | 1040 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 338.4 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 154.2 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.
