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Pizzelle (Italian Waffle Cookies)

A recipe for Pizzelle (Italian Waffle Cookies)! These thin vanilla and anise-flavored cookies are made using a special Pizzelle Maker.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 22 Cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon pure anise extract
  • 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons (12 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the pizzelle maker.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until well-combined.
  3. Mix in the vanilla and anise extract, then the melted butter.
  4. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until smooth.
  5. If desired, add the cocoa powder to half of the batter.
  6. If needed, very lightly grease the pizzelle maker by dipping a towel in oil and brushing across the molds.
  7. Add a heaping tablespoon of the prepared batter just behind the center of each mold. Slowly press down to close the lid until the latch clicks.
  8. Cook until lightly golden, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Gently transfer to a wire rack using a fork or spatula and repeat with remaining batter.
  9. Store in an airtight container once the cookies are at room temperature.
  10. If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving.