Pizzelles
Crisp, delicate, and laced with the comforting aromas of vanilla and optional anise, pizzelles are classic Italian waffle cookies that bring a touch of old-world charm to your kitchen. Made with simple pantry ingredients like all-purpose flour, eggs, and melted butter, this recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, yielding 24 beautifully patterned cookies that are perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence. Cooked to golden perfection in a pizzelle iron, these wafer-thin treats boast a signature crunch that can be enjoyed as-is or used as a base for creative variations, such as rolling them into cones or sandwiching them with sweet fillings. Whether served with coffee, tea, or as part of a festive dessert spread, pizzelles are sure to delight with their elegant texture and timeless flavor. Store them in an airtight container to keep their irresistible crispness intact!
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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 baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon anise extract (optional)
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your pizzelle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is thick and pale, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the melted butter, vanilla extract, and anise extract (if using) until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth and thick batter forms.
Lightly grease the pizzelle iron if required. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter onto the center of each pizzelle mold.
Close the pizzelle iron and cook for 30-60 seconds, or until the pizzelles are lightly golden in color.
Carefully remove the pizzelles using a fork or non-stick spatula and transfer them to a wire rack to cool.
Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the iron as needed between batches.
Allow pizzelles to cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.6 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.8 g | 329% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 816 mg | 272% | |
| Sodium | 970 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 339.5 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.
