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.” - by Tiffany R. Coffman

Ingredients

6 eggs
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder

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Original recipe yields 1 1/2 dozen

Directions

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

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
806 cal
40%

Fat
36.4 g
56%

Carbs
107 g
35%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (20)

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SANDY ST. CLAIR

Dec. 20, 2003

"I just bought a pizzelle maker and have been experimenting with different recipes. These turned out great........ thin and crispy. We loved them! They're addicting. Thanks!..." See more"

Lisa

Dec. 20, 2003

"My grandparents used to make pizzelles and have them fresh and ready for us when we visited. When my grandmother passed away, I got the pizzelle iron but no recipe! This recipe has the head-on exact..." See more taste of hers, and everybody LOVED them. THANKS!!"

KRISTT10

Jun. 8, 2003

"These came really good! But I only added 3 cups of flour instead of 3 1/2 and put anise extract instead of Lemon Zest. I also put about a tablespoon of anise seeds...." See more"

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