Description
Classic Italian Anise Pizzelle Cookies are thin, crisp waffle-style cookies infused with aromatic anise flavor. This authentic pizzelle cookie recipe uses simple ingredients and is perfect for holidays, gifting, or serving with espresso. Learn how to make the best pizzelle cookies with tips for storage and serving.
Ingredients
3 large eggs
0.75 cup granulated sugar
0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon anise extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1.75 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until thick and pale yellow.
2. Stir in the melted butter, anise extract, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
5. Preheat your pizzelle iron according to manufacturer instructions and lightly grease if necessary.
6. Drop about 1 tablespoon of batter onto the center of each iron plate.
7. Close the iron and cook for 30 to 45 seconds, or until golden.
8. Use a fork to remove the cookies and place them on a wire rack to cool and crisp.
9. Optionally, shape warm pizzelles into cones or bowls for creative presentation.
Notes
These cookies crisp as they cool, so lay them flat immediately after cooking.
You can substitute anise extract with almond or lemon for a twist.
Store pizzelles in an airtight container layered with parchment to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Pressed Cookies
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 18mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg