Star Pressed Italian Pizzelle
Transform your dessert game with our *Star Pressed Italian Pizzelle*, the ultimate treat for lovers of crisp, delicate cookies with stunning star-patterned designs. This classic Italian recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and eggs, enhanced with the warm flavors of pure vanilla and the optional licorice-like anise extract. Crafted effortlessly in a pizzelle press, these golden, wafer-thin cookies take just minutes to cook and cool into their signature snap-worthy texture. Ideal for celebrations, teatime, or festive cookie platters, these pizzelle are as versatile as they are beautiful. Serve them plain or dusted with powdered sugar for a touch of elegance! Perfectly lightweight yet packed with flavor, this recipe delivers 24 irresistible pizzelle that will keep your cookie jar full and your taste buds happy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 3 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Anise extract (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs using an electric hand mixer or whisk until light and frothy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the melted and cooled unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and anise extract (if using) to the eggs. Mix well until fully combined.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring with a spatula or wooden spoon until a thick batter forms.
Preheat your pizzelle press according to the manufacturer's instructions. Lightly grease the plates if needed.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter onto the center of each design on the heated pizzelle press. Close the lid and cook for 30-60 seconds, or until the pizzelle are golden and imprinting of the star design is visible.
Use a spatula or fork to carefully remove the pizzelle and place them on a wire rack to cool. They will crisp up as they cool.
Repeat the process with the remaining batter, greasing the pizzelle press as needed.
Once cooled, store the pizzelle in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Enjoy as is, or dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 113.8 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.8 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 820 mg | 273% | |
| Sodium | 1489 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 340.5 g | 124% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 153.6 g | ||
| Protein | 44.5 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 492 mg | 10% | |
*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.
