italian pizzelles

Newington, CT
Updated on May 16, 2012

The flavor options are almost endless when making pizzelles from scratch.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 30 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 - eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon anise extract
  • - powdered sugar
  • LEMON PIZZELLES:
  • 2 teaspoons lemon extract, in place of vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated, in place of anise extract
  • CHOCOLATE PIZZELLES:
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • NUT PIZZELLES:
  • 1 1/2 cups nuts, ground or finely chopped
  • MAPLE PIZZELLES:
  • 3 teaspoons pure maple syrup, in place of vanilla & anise extract
  • LIQUEUR PIZZELLES:
  • 2 teaspoons favorite liqueur, in place of vanilla & anise

How To Make italian pizzelles

  • Step 1
    In a bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.
  • Step 2
    In electric mixer, beat together eggs and sugar, add the melted butter, vanilla and anise extract.
  • Step 3
    Add the flour mixture and beat until smooth.
  • Step 4
    Preheat your pizzelle iron according to manufacturer directions and lightly spray the pizzelle grids with non-stick spray or lightly brush with vegetable oil.
  • Step 5
    Drop batter by rounded tablespoonful onto center of each preheated grid. This amount can vary according to the size of your pizzelle maker.
  • Step 6
    Close lid and bake approximately 40-50 seconds, depending on your preference for browning and/or the consistency of your batter.
  • Step 7
    Be sure to lay hot pizzelle's in single layer to cool completely.
  • Step 8
    Once cooled dust with powdered sugar. May be stored stacked in an airtight bag.

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