Enjoy these traditional Italian pizzelles - delicate, crisp, and lightly sweetened cookies. With their intricate designs, they are perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients like eggs, flour, sugar, and vanilla extract, these pizzelles are easy to make and delightful to eat. Serve them as a tasty treat alongside a cup of tea or coffee or use them as a base for other desserts like ice cream sandwiches or cannoli. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these homemade pizzelles that are sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until well combined and fluffy.
- Slowly pour in the melted butter and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain.
- Preheat the pizzelle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Drop approximately 1 tablespoon of batter onto the center of each pizzelle pattern on the iron.
- Close the iron and cook for about 30-45 seconds, or until the pizzelles are golden brown and crisp.
- Carefully remove the pizzelles from the iron using a spatula and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, making sure to re-grease the iron if necessary.
- Once cooled, store the pizzelles in an airtight container to maintain their crispness.
