Pizzelles (Classic Italian Cookies)

HollyGolightly's Note:

A light and crunchy Italian cookie. I've never been a big fan of anise, so I make mine with a light lemon flavor instead. You'll need a pizzelle iron to make these. They're a family favorite here!

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 16 cookies

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

Directions:

1. Preheat a nonstick pizzelle iron.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Slowly add the sugar and continue whisking until well blended.
3. Whisk in the extracts. Slowly whisk in the melted butter in a steady stream and continue whisking until mixture is smooth.
4. Slowly add the flour and continue to whisk until it is completely incorporated into the batter.
5. Drop 1 TBSP batter onto center of each side of your pizzelle iron, close and clasp. Cook for 30-60 seconds depending on your iron.
6. Remove with a small spatula and cool completely.
7. Repeat with remaining batter.

Reviews

[Chef Italiano]

Very Crispy! I made them with Orange Extract in place of the Lemon, and they were spectacular!