Grandma's Italian Pizzelle Cookies

An Italian waffle cookie made with a pizzelle iron. Sprinkled with powdered sugar. Once completely cooled, store in a container with a well-fitting lid.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 94 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ¾ cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon anise extract
• 3 eggs, beaten
• cooking spray
• ¼ cup powdered sugar, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat a pizzelle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.

Step 2

Beat eggs, sugar, and butter together using an electric mixer. Add flour and extracts; beat until combined.

Step 3

Spray the inside of iron lightly with cooking spray.

Step 4

Drop batter by teaspoonfuls into the center of each pizzelle grid. Close lid and bake until steam stops and cookies are light golden brown, 45 to 60 seconds.

Step 5

Peel pizzelle off using a fork and lay flat on a newspaper. Sprinkle with powdered sugar while warm and let sit for 1 minute. Dust the other side. Repeat with remaining batter to make about 30 cookies.