Description
Italian Pizzelle Cookies are a delightful treat that brings a touch of Italian tradition to your kitchen. These thin, crispy cookies feature intricate patterns and a lovely vanilla flavor, making them perfect for festive occasions or cozy gatherings. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can create these delicious cookies that are sure to impress family and friends. Enjoy them plain, or use them as a base for ice cream sandwiches for a creative twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp anise seed (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your pizzelle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder until combined.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until frothy. Stir in melted butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop, place batter onto the preheated pizzelle maker and close the lid. Cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, until golden brown.
- Carefully remove each cookie and let cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 14mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg