Italian Pizzelle Cookies Recipe

These easy-to-make classic Italian Pizzelle cookies are the most crispy and buttery delight. No American holiday is complete without these pizzelle cookies. We’ve made them a bit more neutral with a splash of good quality vanilla, but you can always use the more traditional anise extract or seed if that’s what you prefer. All you need to make these cookies are these 6 ingredients and 1 pizzelle maker.

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon anise or vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil for greasing
• Jimmie Sprinkles, optional
• Special Equipment: Pizzelle iron

Directions For Italian Pizzelle Cookies

• Take a large bowl and mix together eggs and granulated sugar for at least 1 minute.
• Stir in melted butter and vanilla extract in the bowl.
• Now, Stir in the flour and baking powder until well combined.
• Add the softened butter once again mixing it until smooth; the batter will be thick and soft.
• Keep the batter at room temperature for at least 1 hour so that it can hydrate.
• According to the manufacturer’s instructions, heat the pizzelle iron.
• Lightly grease it with vegetable oil.
• Pour your batter on the heated pizzelle iron.
• Now, Bake according to the manufacturer’s instructions or until they become golden brown.
• Most probably, they will take 45 seconds to 1 minute to be properly baked.
• Using a spatula, remove each spatula and directly place it on a cool rack.
• Repeat this procedure with the remaining batter.
• Let it cool completely before serving.
• Dust powdered sugar if you wish to do so.

Nutrients Value!

Calories: 88kcal

Carbohydrates: 11g

Protein: 1g

Fat: 4g

Saturated Fat: 3g

Cholesterol: 28mg

Sodium: 64mg

Fiber: 1g

Sugar: 6g

Calcium: 19mg

Recipe Notes

• These cookies are best when eaten immediately, but you can store them for 1 week.
• If you wish to make chocolate pizzelle, then reduce the flour and add 2 cups of cocoa powder.
• The best way to grease your pizzelle iron is to dip a small towel in oil, and spread it all over the surface.
• You can replace anise or vanilla extract with almond extract or lemon.

To Sum Up!

These Italian Pizzelle cookies are great for gifting or for sending someone. I personally love these Classic Italian cookies because they are just too flavorful and prepared in just no time.

If you have questions about the recipe or want to share your version of pizzelle cookies, please feel free to comment. Don’t forget to share it with your friends and family, I am sure they’ll love it too.

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