Pizzelle

This pizzelle recipe calls for a batter-like dough and is baked on a special iron made for forming and cooking these Italian waffle cookies. Powdered sugar adds an elegant touch. In the Italian version, vanilla is replaced by anise. Chocolate may also be used.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 102 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 3 large eggs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat eggs and sugar in a large bowl until thick. Stir in melted butter and vanilla. Sift together flour and baking powder, and blend into the batter until smooth.

Step 2

Heat the pizzelle iron, and brush with oil. Drop about one tablespoon of batter onto each circle on the iron. You may need to experiment with the amount of batter and baking time depending on the iron. Bake for 20 to 45 seconds, or until steam is no longer coming out of the iron. Carefully remove cookies from the iron.

Step 3

Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.