Italian Pizzelle Cookies Recipe

Authentic Italian Pizzelle cookies, a family Christmas tradition! This recipe, passed down from my Italian aunt, creates crispy, delicate cookies with a hint of anise. Easily customize the flavor with vanilla or lemon extract. Get ready to impress with these melt-in-your-mouth treats – perfect for holiday baking or any special occasion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 78.8 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for Italian Pizzelle Cookies

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How to Make Italian Pizzelle Cookies

  1. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) oleo or unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup granulated sugar until combined.
  2. Let the butter-sugar mixture cool completely to room temperature. This prevents the eggs from cooking.
  3. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, gently fold in 2 cups all-purpose flour.
  4. Stir in 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1 teaspoon anise extract (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 teaspoon lemon extract).
  5. Gradually add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until a soft, but not sticky, dough forms. The exact amount of flour will depend on the humidity.
  6. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This makes the dough easier to handle and prevents spreading on the pizzelle iron.
  7. Preheat your pizzelle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Lightly grease the iron if needed.
  8. Drop rounded tablespoons (about 1.5 tablespoons) of dough onto the hot pizzelle iron. Close the iron and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Cooking time may vary depending on your iron.
  9. Carefully remove the pizzelle cookies from the iron using a spatula. Let them cool completely on a wire rack before stacking to maintain their crispness.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

4g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Italian Pizzelle Cookies?

Italian Pizzelle Cookies takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Italian Pizzelle Cookies?

Italian Pizzelle Cookies has approximately 78.8 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Italian Pizzelle Cookies?

The key ingredients for Italian Pizzelle Cookies are Oleo, Sugar, Eggs, Flour, Baking Powder, Anise Flavoring. See the full list with measurements above.

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