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Pizzelle

Pizzelle are wafer-thin, waffle-like Italian cookies that are flavored with anise and vanilla. Pizzelle are popular around the holidays but can be enjoyed all year round!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 30 pizzelle
Calories: 163 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups (455g) all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons (16g) baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoons (18g) anise extract
  • 2 teaspoons (9g) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter melted, and at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (28g) confectioner's sugar optional, for dusting
  • cooking spray for the pizzelle iron

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the pizzelle iron and in a medium-sized bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, anise, and vanilla until smooth, then add the butter and whisk until combined.
  3. Fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture just until blended taking care to not overmix.
  4. Spray the pizzelle iron with the cooking spray and using a cookie scoop, add approximately 2 tablespoons worth of the batter into each mold and close the lid.
  5. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for cooking (Palmer's is 35-45 seconds or until steaming stops). Use a fork to remove and transfer the pizzelle to a wire rack to cool and repeat the process with the remaining batter.
  6. Once cooled, dust the pizzelle with the confectioner's sugar, if desired.

Notes

  • Follow the manufacturer's instructions for using the pizzelle iron since not all irons are the same.
  • Be sure to give the pizzelle iron ample time to warm up before using, and cool down completely before storing again.
  • Other flavors, such as orange extract or lemon extract can be substituted for anise extract.
  • Pizzelle can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1pizzelle Calories 163kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 22.6g (8%) Protein 2.7g (5%) Fat 7.2g (11%) Saturated Fat 4.2g (21%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 96mg (4%) Potassium 97mg (3%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 11.1g (22%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30pizzelle

Amount Per Serving

Calories 163

% Daily Value*

Serving 1pizzelle
Calories 163kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 22.6g 8%
Protein 2.7g 5%
Fat 7.2g 11%
Saturated Fat 4.2g 21%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 96mg 4%
Potassium 97mg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 11.1g 22%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.