Description
A delicious recipe for traditional Italian pizzelle cookies.
Ingredients
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- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 tablespoon pure anise extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until pale and frothy.
- Slowly mix in the melted butter, then add anise extract and vanilla (if using).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mix to the wet ingredients, blending until smooth.
- Preheat your pizzelle iron according to its instructions. Lightly grease if needed.
- Drop a rounded teaspoon of batter into the center of each iron mold.
- Close and cook for 30–45 seconds, or until the cookies are lightly golden.
- Remove with a fork and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 20 pizzelle cookies.
- Make sure to cool the cookies completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg