Best 7 Pizzelles Classic Italian Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the sweet and crispy delight of Pizzelles, a traditional Italian cookie that has captured hearts and taste buds for generations. Originating in Abruzzo, a region in central Italy, Pizzelles are delicate, thin wafers with intricate patterns, often featuring anise flavoring. Typically prepared during festivals and holidays, these cookies hold a special place in Italian culinary heritage.

This article presents a collection of three delectable Pizzelle recipes that cater to diverse preferences. The Classic Pizzelle recipe stays true to the traditional Abruzzese style, offering a crispy texture and a hint of anise. For those seeking a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Pizzelle recipe provides an equally delightful experience, ensuring that everyone can savor these treats. And for those with a sweet tooth, the Chocolate Pizzelle recipe adds a layer of rich chocolate flavor, creating a truly irresistible indulgence.

Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, detailed ingredient lists, and helpful tips to guide you through the baking process. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes are designed to ensure success and fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked Pizzelles.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CLASSIC PIZZELLE RECIPE FOR ITALIAN WAFFLE COOKIES



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This easy classic pizzelle recipe produces light and crispy vanilla Italian waffle cookies using a pizzelle iron! Includes tips for how to make pizzelles + variations for making traditional anise, almond, lemon, and chocolate pizzelle cookies.

Provided by Tara Kuczykowski

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
2 teaspoons baking powder

Steps:

  • Beat eggs and sugar in a mixing bowl for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, until they're fluffy and a light yellow color.
  • While still beating, slowly drizzle in the melted and cooled butter. Then add the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the baking powder into the flour. Using a spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just incorporated.
  • Bake one medium cookie scoop of batter (about 1 1/2 tablespoons) per mold in a pizzelle maker until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Remove with a wooden spatula to a cooling rack and cool completely.
  • Dust cooled pizzelles with powdered sugar, as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 37.2 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 4.4 grams fat, Fiber 0.3 grams fiber, Protein 1.7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2.6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 pizzelle, Sodium 49.3 milligrams sodium, Sugar 6.2 grams sugar

CLASSIC ITALIAN PIZZELLE



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Thin and crisp Classic Italian Pizzelle are a family favorite Christmas cookie. This recipe from the Abruzzo region of Italy are so easy to make. One bite brings back memories of baking with nonna. Lovely as a holiday gift! Perfect for that afternoon coffee break!

Provided by Lora

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all‐purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ pound butter (softened at room temperature (you could use a butter alternative like Earth Balance to go dairy-free))
¾ cup sugar
3 large eggs (at room temperature)
grated peel of one lemon
3 Tablespoons fresh orange juice
¼ cup milk (I used almond milk to go dairy-free, but feel free to use whatever milk you like)
2 teaspoons anise extract (optional (or any liqueur like Strega))
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Steps:

  • Warm up a pizzelle iron.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs and sugar until frothy and beginning to thicken (about 2-3 minutes).
  • On low speed, add the extracts and melted butter to egg mixture in a steady stream and mix for 30 seconds.
  • Slowly add the dry mixture to wet and blend just until combined. Your batter will resemble a soft and sticky dough.
  • Spray pizzelle iron lightly with baking spray.
  • Drop 1 tablespoon of batter on hot pizzelle press.
  • Close press and cook for about 1 minute or until light indicated cookies are done (cookies should be slightly golden).
  • Use a fork to lift pizzelle off the press and transfer to a cookie rack or plate to cool down (keep in mind that they should lay flat. While they are hot, they will mold into another shape if they're not completely flat).
  • Spray iron again and repeat process until you finish all the batter.
  • Dust with confectioner's sugar and ENJOY!

CLASSIC ITALIAN PIZZELLE: MY FAMILY RECIPE



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Pizzelles are classic Italian cookies flavored with anise and made in a pizzelle maker.

Provided by Melissa

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs
3/4 cup of sugar
1 3/4 cups of all purpose flour
2 tsp of baking powder
1 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract
3 tiny drops of anise
1 stick (8 tbsp of melted unsalted butter)
1/4 tsp kosher salt

Steps:

  • Whisk together your eggs, sugar, vanilla and anise (see how to anise above) in a medium bowl.
  • Now add your flour, salt and baking powder and mix it well until there are no lumps and it looks smooth.
  • Now add your melted butter and mix that in to your mixture.
  • Pre-heat your pizzelle maker. They are all a little different so follow the manufacturers instructions for this.
  • Once it is heated, add a heaping tablespoon of your thick dough to the middle of each of your pizzelle areas on the iron. Close and cook for about 30-45 seconds until it is a light golden color. If the pizzelle is too light in color you can just close the pizzelle maker and cook the pizzelle for a few more seconds.
  • Once they are cooked, remove the pizzelles from the iron (they will still be soft and pliable at this point) and place on a cooling rack where they will cool and get nice and crispy. Keep doing this until all the dough is used up!
  • Once all of your pizzelles are fully cooked and cooled, you can go ahead and clean them up if you would like by lightly breaking off any parts of the pizzelle that went beyond the design edge. I find this to be relaxing but it is not necessary :)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 65 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRANDMA'S ITALIAN PIZZELLE COOKIES



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An Italian waffle cookie made with a pizzelle iron. Sprinkled with powdered sugar. Once completely cooled, store in a container with a well-fitting lid.

Provided by Elaine K

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs, beaten
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon anise extract
cooking spray
¼ cup powdered sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat a pizzelle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Beat eggs, sugar, and butter together using an electric mixer. Add flour and extracts; beat until combined.
  • Spray the inside of iron lightly with cooking spray.
  • Drop batter by teaspoonfuls into the center of each pizzelle grid. Close lid and bake until steam stops and cookies are light golden brown, 45 to 60 seconds.
  • Peel pizzelle off using a fork and lay flat on a newspaper. Sprinkle with powdered sugar while warm and let sit for 1 minute. Dust the other side. Repeat with remaining batter to make about 30 cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 39.1 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

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

PIZZELLE-ITALIAN TRADITION



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This requires a pizzelle iron, similar to a waffle iron in appearance. Makes thin wafer-like cookies with snowflake designs, an Italian tradition for Christmas or anytime.

Provided by Tiffany R. Coffman

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with an electric mixer until light. Add the sugar, butter, lemon zest and vanilla, mix well. Stir in the flour and baking powder.
  • Heat pizzelle iron. Drop batter by teaspoonfuls onto the center of the patterns, close the lid and cook for about 30 seconds. Test the cooking time on the first one, because temperatures may vary. Remove cookies carefully from the iron and cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 805.5 calories, Carbohydrate 107 g, Cholesterol 267.3 mg, Fat 36.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 21.1 g, Sodium 614.5 mg, Sugar 50.7 g

ITALIAN CLASSIC PIZZELLES



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Pizzelles are a delicious crispy cookie with the perfect amount of sweetness. Provides a tasty base for an ice cream sandwich.

Provided by Chef Gorete

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 50m

Yield 60 pizzelles

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla extract or 2 tablespoons anise flavoring
1 cup melted margarine, cooled
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Beat the eggs, adding sugar gradually. Beat until smooth. Add cooled margarine and vanilla extract or anise flavouring.
  • Sift the flour and baking powder. Blend into the egg mixture until smooth. Dough will be sticky enough to be dropped by spoon.
  • Heat Pizzelle maker. Grease a small cookie scoop with cooking spray. Scoop the cookie dough and place just past the centre of the form towards the back of the maker. Lock and set a timer for 26 seconds. Cook longer if you like them darker.
  • Remove to a cooling rack.
  • Chocolate Pizzelles: Sift cocoa, additional sugar and baking powder into dry ingredients for Classic Pizzelles. Blend into egg mixture until smooth.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. This will result in the best flavor and texture for your pizzelles.
  • Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a crispier pizzelle.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough, chewy pizzelles.
  • Use a hot pizzelle iron. This will help to create a crispy outer shell and a chewy interior.
  • Don't overcrowd the pizzelle iron. This will prevent the pizzelles from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the pizzelles until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let the pizzelles cool completely before storing them. This will help to prevent them from becoming soft and chewy.

Conclusion:

Pizzelles are a delicious and versatile cookie that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They can be served plain, dipped in chocolate or frosting, or used as a base for other desserts. With a little practice, you can easily make pizzelles at home that are just as good as the ones you buy in the store. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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