Italian Pizzelles
By
Kelly Lamontagne
@happyhomemaker
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The flavor options are almost endless when making pizzelles from scratch.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c
- all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp
- baking powder
- 3
- eggs, beaten
- 3/4 c
- granulated sugar
- 3/4 c
- butter, melted
- 2 tsp
- pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp
- anise extract
- powdered sugar
- 2 tsp
- lemon extract, in place of vanilla extract
- 1 tsp
- lemon zest, grated, in place of anise extract
- 3 Tbsp
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 Tbsp
- sugar
- 1 1/2 c
- nuts, ground or finely chopped
- 3 tsp
- pure maple syrup, in place of vanilla & anise extract
- 2 tsp
- favorite liqueur, in place of vanilla & anise
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CHOCOLATE PIZZELLES:
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LIQUEUR PIZZELLES:
How to Make Italian Pizzelles
- 1In a bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.
- 2In electric mixer, beat together eggs and sugar, add the melted butter, vanilla and anise extract.
- 3Add the flour mixture and beat until smooth.
- 4Preheat your pizzelle iron according to manufacturer directions and lightly spray the pizzelle grids with non-stick spray or lightly brush with vegetable oil.
- 5Drop batter by rounded tablespoonful onto center of each preheated grid. This amount can vary according to the size of your pizzelle maker.
- 6Close lid and bake approximately 40-50 seconds, depending on your preference for browning and/or the consistency of your batter.
- 7Be sure to lay hot pizzelle's in single layer to cool completely.
- 8Once cooled dust with powdered sugar. May be stored stacked in an airtight bag.
About Italian Pizzelles
Course/Dish: Cookies
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
