In the realm of delectable treats, pizzelles i, also known as pizzelle, stand out as a symbol of Italian culinary heritage. These thin and crispy wafers, often adorned with intricate patterns, have captured the hearts of cookie enthusiasts worldwide. Whether you seek a traditional recipe passed down through generations or a contemporary take on this classic delicacy, this guide will lead you on a journey to discover the best pizzelles i recipe that suits your taste and preferences.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
THE VERY BEST PIZZELLE RECIPE
Steps:
- Preheat the pizzelle iron.
- With a hand mixer, beat the eggs and sugar in a large bowl until light in color and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla, lemon zest and butter. Beat until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients, a little bit at a time, into the egg mixture until just incorporated and the batter is smooth.
- Place 1 heaping tablespoon of batter in the center of the design on the pizzelle iron. Close the iron to press the dough flat and bake until golden brown, approximately 1 minute. (Cooking times may vary depending on your appliance, please adjust accordingly.)
- Using a spatula, remove the cookie from the iron and transfer to a rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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
PIZZELLES I
You must have a pizzelle iron to make these wafer thin cookies. My pizzelle iron is the single cookie iron that you break into 4 triangles.
Provided by Ed
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix ingredients in order given. Should be the consistency of a drop cookie.
- Heat Pizzelle Iron. Drop about 1 heaping teaspoon on hot iron, wait approx. 40 seconds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 74.4 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 298.9 mg, Sugar 20.3 g
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.
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
PIZZELLES IV
You will need a pizzelle iron to make these traditional Italian cookies.
Provided by DIANE HARP
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the pizzelle iron.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the eggs and sugar. Slowly add melted butter, vanilla, and anise extract, while mixing. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and anise seeds. If a thicker cookie is preferred, add 1/2 cup more flour.
- Drop cookies by rounded tablespoons onto the center of the grid. Close the iron and cook until steaming stops. This could take 30 to 90 seconds, depending on the iron used.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 93.8 mg, Sugar 8.5 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 II
An thin traditional anise flavored Italian cookie made with a pizzelle iron.
Provided by BETORKAR
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 35m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy. Stir in the melted margarine and anise extract. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir in gradually. Dough will be sticky.
- Preheat your pizzelle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Drop batter by rounded spoonfuls onto the iron. Close and cook for about 90 seconds, or until steam stops coming out of the iron. Carefully remove and cool. Store in an airtight tin at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 249.1 mg, Sugar 17 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
PIZZELLES
Pizzelle batter is cooked on a special iron (cialde iron), which gives them decorative patterns. Pizzelles can also be made into edible dessert cups -- fill these with berries and ice cream.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 16 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a nonstick pizzelle iron. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Slowly add sugar, and continue mixing until well-blended. Whisk in vanilla and lemon extracts. Slowly add the cooled butter in a steady stream, whisking continuously until the batter is smooth.
- Slowly add the sifted flour mixture, and keep whisking until flour is completely incorporated into the batter. Do not overbeat.
- Fill a pastry bag fitted with a 1/4-inch or 3/8-inch plain tip with batter. Pipe 1 1/2 tablespoons of batter in a circle in the center of each pattern on the heated pizzelle iron. Close the iron, and seal with the clasp. Cook for 50 to 60 seconds. Using a small spatula, remove pizzelles, and place on wire rack to cool.
Tips:
- Use a pizzelle press that is in good condition and has been properly seasoned.
- Make sure the batter is the right consistency. It should be thick enough to hold its shape, but not too thick that it's difficult to spread.
- Heat the pizzelle press to the correct temperature before cooking. The ideal temperature will vary depending on the type of press you're using, so be sure to consult the manufacturer's instructions.
- Cook the pizzelles for the proper amount of time. Overcooking will make them dry and brittle, while undercooking will make them soft and chewy.
- Let the pizzelles cool completely before storing them. This will help them to crisp up and become more flavorful.
Conclusion:
Pizzelles are a delicious and versatile cookie that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're easy to make and can be customized with a variety of flavors and toppings. Whether you're looking for a classic Italian treat or a fun and festive holiday cookie, pizzelles are sure to please.
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