Classic Anise Pizzelle

These anise-flavored Italian cookies are cooked on a hot pizzelle iron with decorative patterns; these wafer cookies store well in an airtight tin.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 270 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup margarine, melted and cooled
• 2 tablespoons anise extract
• 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat your pizzelle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Drop batter by rounded spoonfuls onto the iron. Close and cook for about 90 seconds, or until steam stops coming out of the iron. Carefully remove and cool. Store in an airtight tin at room temperature.

Step 2

Beat eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy. Stir in the melted butter and anise extract. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir in gradually. Dough will be sticky.