Pizzelle are traditional Italian waffle cookies that are thin, crisp, and beautifully patterned. Made with simple ingredients like eggs, sugar, flour, and flavorings such as anise, vanilla, or lemon, they are a delightful treat perfect for holidays, celebrations, or just a sweet snack. These iconic cookies are baked using a special pizzelle iron, creating intricate designs that make them as stunning as they are delicious. Whether you prefer them crispy or slightly soft, pizzelle are a timeless dessert loved by generations. Stay tuned as we dive into the art of making these classic Italian cookies! 🍪✨
Ingredients (makes 30)
230 gr all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
3 large eggs, room temperature
165 gr granulated sugar
113 gr vegetable oil or unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp anise extract
2 tsp vanilla extract
For lemon pizzelle: replace the anise and vanilla extracts with 1 tsp lemon extract and 2 tsp grated lemon zest
For orange pizzelle: replace the anise and vanilla extracts with 1 tsp orange extract and 2 tsp grated orang zest
You can also dip the pizzelle into melted milk or semi-sweet chocolate!
The Pizzelle irons I recommend:
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Check out my other Christmas cookies!
Vintage Shortbread Cookies: https://youtu.be/ThvHRjEQZ7I
No-spread Sugar Cookies: https://youtu.be/96uJ2EOWMFI
Hot Chocolate Cookies: https://youtu.be/soBrcHL5mzg
Roly Poly Santa Cookies: https://youtu.be/y13fjiocnrA
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