Classic Pizzelle Recipe (Modified)
A crisp and light Italian cookie recipe infused with vanilla or anise, perfect for holidays or as an elegant dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 pizzelle
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
– 6 eggs
– 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ cups sugar
– 2 tbsp vanilla or anise extract
– 1 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
– 4 tsp baking powder
Instructions
1. Beat eggs, gradually adding sugar, and mix until smooth.
2. Stir in melted butter and extract, mixing well.
3. In a separate bowl, sift flour and baking powder.
4. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet until a smooth, sticky dough forms.
5. Preheat pizzelle iron.
6. Drop a teaspoon of batter onto the iron, close, and cook until lightly golden.
7. Cool on a rack and store in an airtight container. Optionally dust with confectioner’s sugar or fill with cream, Nutella, or jam.
Notes
– Use room temperature eggs for better mixing.
– Cool pizzelle completely before storing to ensure crispness.
– Experiment with different extracts for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.1g
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