Best 6 Pizzelle Italian Tradition Recipes
In the heart of Italy, where culinary traditions have been passed down for generations, lies the iconic pizzelle cookie. This crispy, wafer-thin treat holds a special place in Italian culture, often served during festive occasions and celebrations. With its delicate flavor and intricate patterns, the pizzelle embodies the essence of Italian craftsmanship. If you seek to embark on a culinary journey and recreate this delightful Italian tradition in your own kitchen, this comprehensive guide will provide you with the necessary knowledge and techniques to master the art of making pizzelle.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
ITALIAN PIZZELLE RECIPE
This Pizzelle Recipe will teach you how to make Italian Pizzelle Cookies, the oldest cookies in the world. Pizzelle are thin, snowflake shaped cookies that are thin and delicate. They are great served plain, with powdered sugar, nutella, or even ice cream!
Provided by The Foreign Fork
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add melted, cooled butter, vanilla, and anise seeds. Beat again.
- Add flour and baking powder to a bowl and sift into the egg mixture. Batter should be thick enough to be dropped by a spoon (a mix between pancake batter and cookie dough).
- Spray a pizzelle maker with nonstick spray and drop a tablespoon of mixture onto the pizzelle maker.
- Close the pizzelle maker and allow to cook until the pizzelles are brown. My maker takes about 24 seconds.
- Remove the pizzelle from the pizzelle maker and place flat on a cookie sheet to cool. Spray pizzelle maker with nonstick spray between each new round of pizzelle.
- Dust with powdered sugar if so desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 80 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 62 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g
PIZZELLE-ITALIAN TRADITION
This requires a pizzelle iron, similar to a waffle iron in appearance. Makes thin wafer-like cookies with snowflake designs, an Italian tradition for Christmas or anytime.
Provided by Tiffany R. Coffman
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with an electric mixer until light. Add the sugar, butter, lemon zest and vanilla, mix well. Stir in the flour and baking powder.
- Heat pizzelle iron. Drop batter by teaspoonfuls onto the center of the patterns, close the lid and cook for about 30 seconds. Test the cooking time on the first one, because temperatures may vary. Remove cookies carefully from the iron and cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 805.5 calories, Carbohydrate 107 g, Cholesterol 267.3 mg, Fat 36.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 21.1 g, Sodium 614.5 mg, Sugar 50.7 g
ITALIAN PIZZELLE
"Pizze" means flat in Italian, and these flat, crisp waffle cookies make for great ice cream sandwiches.
Provided by Anna Olson
Categories bake,Bake With Anna Olson,dessert,eggs and dairy
Yield 24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk the eggs, sugar, melted butter and vanilla by hand in a large bowl. Sift in the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg and stir until blended. Stir in the anise seed, if using.
- Heat a pizzelle iron until ready and grease lightly (if called for). Spoon a bit of batter into the centre of the iron, close and cook for about 2 minutes, or according to manufacturers' instructions. Remove the pizzelle and repeat with the remaining batter. The final yield will depend on the size of the pizzelle iron.
PIZZELLES (CLASSIC ITALIAN COOKIES)
A light and crunchy Italian cookie. I've never been a big fan of anise, so I make mine with a light lemon flavor instead. You'll need a pizzelle iron to make these. They're a family favorite here!
Provided by jenpalombi
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 16 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat a nonstick pizzelle iron.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Slowly add the sugar and continue whisking until well blended.
- Whisk in the extracts. Slowly whisk in the melted butter in a steady stream and continue whisking until mixture is smooth.
- Slowly add the flour and continue to whisk until it is completely incorporated into the batter.
- Drop 1 TBSP batter onto center of each side of your pizzelle iron, close and clasp. Cook for 30-60 seconds depending on your iron.
- Remove with a small spatula and cool completely.
- Repeat with remaining batter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.2, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 36.6, Sodium 41.9, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 9.5, Protein 1.8
PIZZELLE-ITALIAN TRADITION
This requires a pizzelle iron, similar to a waffle iron in appearance. Makes thin wafer-like cookies with snowflake designs, an Italian tradition for Christmas or anytime.
Provided by Tiffany R Coffman
Categories Pizzelle Cookies
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with an electric mixer until light. Add the sugar, butter, lemon zest and vanilla, mix well. Stir in the flour and baking powder.
- Heat pizzelle iron. Drop batter by teaspoonfuls onto the center of the patterns, close the lid and cook for about 30 seconds. Test the cooking time on the first one, because temperatures may vary. Remove cookies carefully from the iron and cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 805.5 calories, Carbohydrate 107 g, Cholesterol 267.3 mg, Fat 36.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 21.1 g, Sodium 614.5 mg, Sugar 50.7 g
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
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your pizzelle.
- Make sure your pizzelle iron is hot enough before you start cooking. This will help to prevent the pizzelle from sticking.
- Don't overcrowd the pizzelle iron. This will also help to prevent the pizzelle from sticking.
- Cook the pizzelle for the amount of time specified in the recipe. Overcooking will make the pizzelle dry and brittle.
- Let the pizzelle cool completely before storing them. This will help to prevent them from becoming soft and chewy.
Conclusion:
Pizzelle are a delicious and versatile Italian cookie that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, holidays, or simply as a snack. With so many different flavors and variations to choose from, there is sure to be a pizzelle recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, be sure to give pizzelle a try. You won't be disappointed!
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