Pizzelle (Italian Christmas Cookies) 🍪✨
These classic Italian cookies are thin, crisp, and lightly sweet, making them a holiday favorite! Perfect with a dusting of confectioners’ sugar or enjoyed plain.
📝 Ingredients
3 large eggs 🥚
3/4 cup (149g) granulated sugar 🍚
3/8 teaspoon table salt 🧂
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍦
1 3/4 cups (210g) all-purpose flour 🍞
2 teaspoons baking powder 🧁
8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter, melted 🧈
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Batter:
In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla until well combined.
Stir in the flour and baking powder, mixing until the batter is smooth.
Add melted butter and mix again until the batter is thick and soft.
2️⃣ Heat the Pizzelle Iron:
Preheat your pizzelle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Lightly grease the iron if required.
3️⃣ Cook the Pizzelle:
Drop a spoonful of batter onto the heated pizzelle iron.
Close the iron and cook the pizzelle until golden brown, about 45 seconds to 2 1/2 minutes (depending on your iron).
4️⃣ Cool and Trim:
Remove the pizzelle carefully and place them on a wire rack to cool.
If needed, trim any ragged edges using scissors.
5️⃣ Finish and Serve:
Once cooled, dust the pizzelle with confectioners’ sugar for a festive touch.
Serve immediately, or store for later.
Storage Tips:
Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Freezer: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
🌟 Pro Tips:
Flavor Variations: Replace vanilla extract with anise extract, almond extract, or even lemon zest for a different flavor profile.
Shape Options: While warm, roll the pizzelle into a cone or cylinder shape for creative serving options like filling with whipped cream or cannoli filling.
Crispness: For extra crisp pizzelle, cool them in a single layer on a wire rack without stacking.
Enjoy these delicate, flavorful Pizzelle (Italian Christmas Cookies) for a delightful holiday treat! 🍪✨
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