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