Description
Italian pizzelle are crisp, thin cookies made with a special iron. They have a delicate anise flavor. Enjoy them plain or dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon anise extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat eggs and sugar in a large bowl until thick and pale.
- Mix in melted butter, anise extract, and vanilla.
- Add flour mixture and stir until just combined.
- Heat pizzelle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Drop a heaping tablespoon of batter onto each iron grid.
- Close lid and cook until golden brown, about 30 to 45 seconds.
- Remove pizzelle and cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Store pizzelle in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- They soften slightly over time.
- You can substitute anise extract with other flavors like almond or lemon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg