pizzelle

Recipe by
Trish Morris
White Bird, ID

Favorite Italian Cookie

yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Griddle

Ingredients For pizzelle

  • 6
    eggs
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    melted butter. do not use oil substitute
  • 2 Tbsp
    anise seeds or 2 tsp anise extract
  • 3 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 4 tsp
    baking powder
  • pinch salt
  • if you don't care for the taste of anise i would recommend almond or vanilla extract

How To Make pizzelle

  • 1
    Beat eggs and add sugar gradually. Beat until smooth. Add cooled butter and anise seeds or extract.
  • 2
    Sift flour and baking powder. Add flour mixture into the egg mixture and blend till smooth. Dough will be sticky enough to drop by spoon ( use a standard kitchen teaspoon)
  • 3
    Heat pizzelle iron on med- high heat. Drop a teaspoon in the middle and close. Cook for 30 seconds on each side. Cook times vary depending on the dough's consistency and the preference for browning.
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