Description
Light, crisp, and delicately flavored with anise, these traditional Italian pizzelle cookies are a beautiful treat for holidays or any special moment. Their lacy pattern and subtle licorice flavor make them an unforgettable addition to any cookie tray.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons anise extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Plug in or preheat your pizzelle iron. Lightly grease it if necessary.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Stir in the melted butter, anise extract, and vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
6. Drop a tablespoon of batter onto the center of each mold in your pizzelle iron.
7. Close the iron and cook for 20–30 seconds, or until golden.
8. Remove carefully and place on a cooling rack.
9. Let them crisp as they cool. Shape while warm if desired.
10. Store cooled pizzelle in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
For shaping pizzelle into cones or tubes, do so immediately after cooking while they’re still pliable.
Don’t overmix the batter—it should be smooth but not runny.
Ensure pizzelle are completely cool before storing to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pizzelle, anise, Italian cookies, holiday baking