Italian Pizzelles
By
Kelly Lamontagne
@happyhomemaker
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The flavor options are almost endless when making pizzelles from scratch.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 call-purpose flour
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1 tspbaking powder
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3eggs, beaten
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3/4 cgranulated sugar
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3/4 cbutter, melted
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2 tsppure vanilla extract
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1 tspanise extract
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·powdered sugar
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LEMON PIZZELLES:
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2 tsplemon extract, in place of vanilla extract
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1 tsplemon zest, grated, in place of anise extract
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CHOCOLATE PIZZELLES:
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3 Tbspunsweetened cocoa powder
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3 Tbspsugar
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NUT PIZZELLES:
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1 1/2 cnuts, ground or finely chopped
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MAPLE PIZZELLES:
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3 tsppure maple syrup, in place of vanilla & anise extract
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LIQUEUR PIZZELLES:
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2 tspfavorite liqueur, in place of vanilla & anise
How to Make Italian Pizzelles
- In a bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.
- In electric mixer, beat together eggs and sugar, add the melted butter, vanilla and anise extract.
- Add the flour mixture and beat until smooth.
- Preheat your pizzelle iron according to manufacturer directions and lightly spray the pizzelle grids with non-stick spray or lightly brush with vegetable oil.
- Drop batter by rounded tablespoonful onto center of each preheated grid. This amount can vary according to the size of your pizzelle maker.
- Close lid and bake approximately 40-50 seconds, depending on your preference for browning and/or the consistency of your batter.
- Be sure to lay hot pizzelle's in single layer to cool completely.
- Once cooled dust with powdered sugar. May be stored stacked in an airtight bag.
About Italian Pizzelles
Course/Dish: Cookies
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
