Pizzelles are classic Italian cookies that are thin, crispy, and have a delicate anise flavor. They are traditionally made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and anise extract. The dough is rolled thin and then cooked on a special pizzelle iron, which creates a beautiful imprint on the cookies. Pizzelles can be enjoyed plain, or they can be filled with a variety of sweet or savory fillings. They are a popular treat at Italian festivals and celebrations, and they also make a delicious gift. This article will walk you through the process of making pizzelles, from gathering your ingredients to cooking and decorating the cookies.
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CLASSIC ITALIAN PIZZELLE: MY FAMILY RECIPE
Pizzelles are classic Italian cookies flavored with anise and made in a pizzelle maker.
Provided by Melissa
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk together your eggs, sugar, vanilla and anise (see how to anise above) in a medium bowl.
- Now add your flour, salt and baking powder and mix it well until there are no lumps and it looks smooth.
- Now add your melted butter and mix that in to your mixture.
- Pre-heat your pizzelle maker. They are all a little different so follow the manufacturers instructions for this.
- Once it is heated, add a heaping tablespoon of your thick dough to the middle of each of your pizzelle areas on the iron. Close and cook for about 30-45 seconds until it is a light golden color. If the pizzelle is too light in color you can just close the pizzelle maker and cook the pizzelle for a few more seconds.
- Once they are cooked, remove the pizzelles from the iron (they will still be soft and pliable at this point) and place on a cooling rack where they will cool and get nice and crispy. Keep doing this until all the dough is used up!
- Once all of your pizzelles are fully cooked and cooled, you can go ahead and clean them up if you would like by lightly breaking off any parts of the pizzelle that went beyond the design edge. I find this to be relaxing but it is not necessary :)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 65 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CLASSIC PIZZELLE RECIPE FOR ITALIAN WAFFLE COOKIES
This easy classic pizzelle recipe produces light and crispy vanilla Italian waffle cookies using a pizzelle iron! Includes tips for how to make pizzelles + variations for making traditional anise, almond, lemon, and chocolate pizzelle cookies.
Provided by Tara Kuczykowski
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat eggs and sugar in a mixing bowl for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, until they're fluffy and a light yellow color.
- While still beating, slowly drizzle in the melted and cooled butter. Then add the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the baking powder into the flour. Using a spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just incorporated.
- Bake one medium cookie scoop of batter (about 1 1/2 tablespoons) per mold in a pizzelle maker until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Remove with a wooden spatula to a cooling rack and cool completely.
- Dust cooled pizzelles with powdered sugar, as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 37.2 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 4.4 grams fat, Fiber 0.3 grams fiber, Protein 1.7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2.6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 pizzelle, Sodium 49.3 milligrams sodium, Sugar 6.2 grams sugar
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
GRANDMA'S ITALIAN PIZZELLE COOKIES
An Italian waffle cookie made with a pizzelle iron. Sprinkled with powdered sugar. Once completely cooled, store in a container with a well-fitting lid.
Provided by Elaine K
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat a pizzelle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Beat eggs, sugar, and butter together using an electric mixer. Add flour and extracts; beat until combined.
- Spray the inside of iron lightly with cooking spray.
- Drop batter by teaspoonfuls into the center of each pizzelle grid. Close lid and bake until steam stops and cookies are light golden brown, 45 to 60 seconds.
- Peel pizzelle off using a fork and lay flat on a newspaper. Sprinkle with powdered sugar while warm and let sit for 1 minute. Dust the other side. Repeat with remaining batter to make about 30 cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 39.1 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
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
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.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh butter, eggs, and flour will make a big difference in the taste of your pizzelles. - Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the pizzelles tough. - Heat your pizzelle iron properly before cooking. This will help to prevent the pizzelles from sticking. - Cook the pizzelles until they are golden brown. This will give them a crispy texture. - Let the pizzelles cool completely before storing them. This will help them to maintain their shape and texture. - Store the pizzelles in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to two weeks.Conclusion:
Pizzelles are a delicious and versatile cookie that can be enjoyed on their own or used to create a variety of desserts. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect pizzelles every time. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give pizzelles a try!
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