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Pizzelle

Crisp, delicate Italian waffle cookies made with a simple batter of flour, sugar, and eggs. Perfect for a quick treat or dessert.

Total time
20 min
Servings
12
Calories
180
Protein
4g
Pizzelle
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup (melted) butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk the 3 eggs and 0.75 cup sugar until light and frothy, about 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in the 0.5 cup melted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.

  3. 3

    Add the 1.5 cups flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder, mixing until just smooth—no lumps remain.

  4. 4

    Preheat your pizzelle iron. Drop 1 tablespoon of batter onto the center of each pattern, close, and cook until golden and crisp, about 1-2 minutes per batch.

  5. 5

    Remove with a fork and cool on a wire rack—they crisp as they cool. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • pizzelle iron
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • wire rack

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