Description
Learn how to make classic pizzelle, traditional Italian waffle cookies that are light, crispy, and subtly sweet. These delicate treats are perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you crave a simple yet elegant dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 3 large eggs
Sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Extracts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon anise extract (optional)
Flour Mixture
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Beat Eggs and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add Butter and Extracts: Add the melted butter, vanilla extract, and anise extract (if using), and mix until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until a smooth batter forms.
- Cook Pizzelle: Heat a pizzelle iron, drop batter into molds, and cook for 30–45 seconds until golden and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Remove pizzelle, cool on a wire rack, and repeat with remaining batter.
Notes
- For extra crisp pizzelle, allow them to cool completely before storing.
- You can shape warm pizzelle into cones or cups for desserts.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizzelle
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
