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Pizzelle Recipe
Thin, crisp, buttery Pizzelle Cookies are easier to make than their gorgeous appearance might suggest. You can even use them for cannoli shells! Flavor them with anise or your favorite extract.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 28 pizzelles
Calories: 87 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour (210g)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (113g), melted and cooled slightly
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ teaspoons anise extract (optional)
- powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the pizzelle iron.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar on high for 3-4 minutes or until thicker and light yellow.
- Mix in the melted butter, vanilla, and anise if using.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just combined.
- Brush the pizzelle iron lightly with oil or spray with nonstick spray.
- Add a heaping tablespoon for each pizzella into the hot iron. Place the batter just behind the center, closer to the hinge, then close and cook for 60-90 seconds or until golden.
- Let the pizzelle cool on a wire rack. Lightly dust with the powdered sugar before serving.
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Notes
- Make a couple of test pizzelle to start. While some pizzelle presses have two wells, I recommend starting with just one at a time until you get the hang of it. Each press will cook at different rates, so learning how quickly you need to move will be imperative to your success. Generally speaking, they cook very quickly, so be ready with a spatula and cooling rack before you start!
- Make sure the press is preheated before you start. Much like pancakes, pizzelle need to start cooking immediately when the batter hits the pan to achieve the right color and texture. You can always test to see if your iron is hot by splashing a few drops of water on the iron—it should sizzle and evaporate almost immediately.
- If you skip the anise flavoring altogether, I recommend increasing the amount of vanilla to 1 tablespoon for added flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
87kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
59mg
(2%)
Potassium
17mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
130IU
(3%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 28pizzelles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 17mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 130IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.