Authentic Italian Pizzelle Cookie Recipe
Traditional Italian pizzelle cookies with crisp texture and classic vanilla or anise flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon anise extract optional
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat pizzelle iron. Beat eggs and sugar in a large bowl until pale and slightly thick. Add melted butter, vanilla, and anise extract and mix well. In another bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the batter until smooth. Lightly grease pizzelle iron if needed. Drop 1 tablespoon batter into the center of each plate and close iron. Cook 30–45 seconds until golden. Remove with a spatula and cool on a rack. Repeat with remaining batter.
Notes
Use vanilla for mild flavor or anise for traditional taste. Shape cookies while warm if making cones or bowls.