PIZZELLE
Hailing from Abruzzo in Central Italy, pizzelle are crisp, flat waffle-esque cookies made in a special hot iron. Like mostaccioli, these cookies predate Christmas -- in fact, it is said that this is the oldest known cookie recipe on earth, dating back to the 8th century BC. In olden times, presses were made from cast iron and would be heated over a fire, or directly on the stovetop. You can still find those irons if you're up to the challenge, but electric irons are much easier to use, and very easy to find both online and at major retailers.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h55m
Yield 2 to 4 dozen cookies, depending on size of iron
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk together the sugar, butter, milk, vanilla, anise extract if using and eggs in a large bowl. Add the flour, baking powder and salt, and continue to whisk until the batter is smooth. Allow to stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour so the batter can hydrate.
- Heat the pizzelle iron, and cook your pizzelles according to the manufacturer's directions.
HUNGARIAN PIZZELLE
My Hungarian grandmother makes this thin and delicate version of the traditional pizzelle. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and store in an airtight container.
Provided by Jennifer S
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 21m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat pizzelle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Beat sugar and eggs together in a bowl using an electric mixer. Add butter, anise extract, and vanilla extract; beat until blended. Add flour and baking powder gradually; beat until smooth batter forms.
- Drop a spoonful of batter onto the preheated iron. Bake until golden, about 45 seconds. Carefully remove pizzelle and cool on a cooling rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 140.1 mg, Sugar 12.7 g
HUNGARIAN PIZZELLE
My Hungarian grandmother makes this thin and delicate version of the traditional pizzelle. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and store in an airtight container.
Provided by Jennifer S
Categories Italian Recipes
Time 21m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat pizzelle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Beat sugar and eggs together in a bowl using an electric mixer. Add butter, anise extract, and vanilla extract; beat until blended. Add flour and baking powder gradually; beat until smooth batter forms.
- Drop a spoonful of batter onto the preheated iron. Bake until golden, about 45 seconds. Carefully remove pizzelle and cool on a cooling rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 140.1 mg, Sugar 12.7 g
PIZZELLES III
This recipe calls for a batter-like dough and is baked on a pizzelle iron. Powdered sugar adds an elegant touch. In the Italian version, vanilla is replaced by anise. Chocolate may also be used.
Provided by Marianne Jungels
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla. Sift together the flour and baking powder, and blend into the batter until smooth.
- Heat the pizzelle iron, and brush with oil. Drop about one tablespoon of batter onto each circle on the iron. You may need to experiment with the amount of batter and baking time depending on the iron. Bake for 20 to 45 seconds, or until steam is no longer coming out of the iron. Carefully remove cookies from the iron. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
- For chocolate pizzelles, add 1/4 cup cocoa sifted together with flour and baking powder, 1/4 cup more sugar and 1/4 teaspoon more baking powder. I find that for the chocolate mixture, the iron must be well oiled to start and then brush on more as needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 33.4 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 76.9 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
PIZZELLES
These are really good Pizzelles. I found the recipe in a cookbook called The Frugal Gourmet Cooks Italian. I use Watkins Vanilla in mine, but you're welcome to use Anise if you prefer. These are traditionally made at Christmas time, but we like them all year long. If everything is uniform the yield is probably close to 5 or 6 dozen pizzelles. They keep very well in a plastic bag or covered plastic container. Prep. time and yield are approximate. You'll need a Pizzelle iron for this recipe. I use an electric model and plug it in prior to mixing the batter. It's heated and ready to use when I get the batter made. Spray tops and bottoms of mold with Pam (lightly) each time you add new batter to molds.
Provided by Laudee
Categories Dessert
Time 16m
Yield 60 pizzelles
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat eggs and sugar together until thickened and pale.
- Add the cooled melted margarine and vanilla or anise.
- Sift in flour and baking powder and mix until smooth.
- Place a heaping Tbspn.
- of batter in center of mold, close lid, and cook for 30-60 seconds.
- Remove Pizzelle carefully with a fork and lay on flat surface till cool.
- These can also be removed when done and rolled immediately into a cone shape, then cooled and filled with sweetened ricotta or whip cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 18.6, Sodium 49.3, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 5.1, Protein 1.4
ITALIAN PIZZELLE COOKIES
This recipe comes from my Italian aunt, who every Christmas makes some of the best cookies. You can substitute vanilla and lemon extract for flavor variation. Sometimes it helps to be smarter than a 5th grader when you make these.
Provided by Hungarian Gypsy
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt oleo or butter and mix in sugar.
- Let mixture cool.
- Add eggs and flour.
- Add baking powder and anise flavoring.
- Add additional flour as needed to make soft dough.
- Refrigerate dough to make it easier to work with.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto your pizzelle iron.
- Cook 1 minute or until lightly golden brown.
- Let them cool before stacking, this will help make your cookies crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.8, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 64.5, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 5.6, Protein 1.2
ITALIAN CLASSIC PIZZELLES
Pizzelles are a delicious crispy cookie with the perfect amount of sweetness. Provides a tasty base for an ice cream sandwich.
Provided by Chef Gorete
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 50m
Yield 60 pizzelles
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Beat the eggs, adding sugar gradually. Beat until smooth. Add cooled margarine and vanilla extract or anise flavouring.
- Sift the flour and baking powder. Blend into the egg mixture until smooth. Dough will be sticky enough to be dropped by spoon.
- Heat Pizzelle maker. Grease a small cookie scoop with cooking spray. Scoop the cookie dough and place just past the centre of the form towards the back of the maker. Lock and set a timer for 26 seconds. Cook longer if you like them darker.
- Remove to a cooling rack.
- Chocolate Pizzelles: Sift cocoa, additional sugar and baking powder into dry ingredients for Classic Pizzelles. Blend into egg mixture until smooth.
TRADITIONAL ITALIAN PIZZELLES
Thin, light, and crisp - just the way I like them! You need to use a Pizzelle baker for these cookies, but the investment is well worth the raves and reviews (not to mention the requests) for these cookies wherever your bring them to share.
Provided by Donna LaMonica
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 25m
Yield 36 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs.
- Add cooled melted butter, anise oil, and vanilla a little bit at a time until blended.
- Sift together all dry ingredients and gradually add to wet mixture. (Batter should be stiff enough to be dropped by spoonfuls onto hot pizzelle baker.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.4, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 44.3, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.2, Protein 1.2
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