Aunt Alba's Pizzelle

These are the best pizzelle out there! Make sure to use real anise oil, not extract, and only 1/2 teaspoon per batch is plenty. Buy anise oil on the internet if you can't find it locally.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 mins
• Total Time: 6 mins
• Calories: 290 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ¾ cups white sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon anise oil
• 1 cup melted shortening (such as Crisco®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat pizzelle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.

Step 2

Whisk flour, sugar, eggs, shortening, baking powder, salt, and anise oil together in a large bowl. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.

Step 3

Drop a spoonful of batter onto the preheated iron. Bake until golden, 30 to 40 seconds. Carefully remove pizzelle and cool on a cooling rack.