Pizzelle
Pizzelle are thin, crisp Italian waffle cookies with a light sweetness.They are quick to prepare and require minimal ingredients.Classic flavors include vanilla and anise.Perfect for holidays, gifting, or elegant desserts.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or anise extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the pizzelle iron according to manufacturer instructions.
- In a bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in melted butter and extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture to form a soft batter.
- Drop a spoonful of batter onto the iron and close gently.
- Cook for 30–60 seconds until lightly golden.
- Remove carefully and cool on a wire rack until crisp.
Notes
- Cookies crisp fully as they cool.
- Avoid overfilling the iron to prevent overflow.
- Flavour can be adjusted easily with extracts or zest.
- Work quickly when shaping warm pizzelle.
- Store once completely cooled.