PIZZELLES (CLASSIC ITALIAN COOKIES)

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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!

Provided by jenpalombi

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 16 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • Preheat a nonstick pizzelle iron.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Slowly add the sugar and continue whisking until well blended.
  • Whisk in the extracts. Slowly whisk in the melted butter in a steady stream and continue whisking until mixture is smooth.
  • Slowly add the flour and continue to whisk until it is completely incorporated into the batter.
  • 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.
  • Remove with a small spatula and cool completely.
  • Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.2, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 36.6, Sodium 41.9, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 9.5, Protein 1.8

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