Nonna's Classic Crispy Pizzelle
Nonna's Classic Crispy Pizzelle are delightful Italian cookies perfect for any occasion! Made with simple ingredients, they are easy to bake and incredibly tasty.
Equipment
- Pizzelle Iron
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 tsp baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp anise extract (optional, for a traditional flavor)
Instructions
- First, grab your pizzelle iron and preheat it according to the manufacturer's directions. While it's warming up, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; then set this dry mixture aside.
- In a larger mixing bowl, whisk your room-temperature eggs until they're nice and frothy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes. Next, gradually add the granulated sugar to the eggs, continuing to whisk for another 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly and becomes light.
- Now, pour in the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and if you're using it, the anise extract. Give everything a good whisk until it's all well combined. Finally, slowly incorporate your dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until you have a smooth, soft, and slightly sticky batter.
- Time for the fun part! Once your pizzelle iron is hot, place about one tablespoon of batter right in the center of each cooking plate. Gently close the lid and press down. You'll notice steam escaping and hear a gentle sizzling—this is completely normal! Cook for about 30-45 seconds, or until your pizzelles are a lovely light golden brown.
- Carefully remove the hot pizzelles from the iron using a non-metal utensil to protect the non-stick surface. Transfer them to a cooling rack to crisp up. If you want to make edible bowls or cannoli shells, quickly shape them while they're still warm and pliable (you only have a few seconds!). Repeat this simple process with the remaining batter until all your delicious pizzelles are made!
Notes
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 54kcal
Total Carbs: 7g
Net Carbs: 6g
Fats: 2g
Protein: 1g
Calories: 54kcal
Total Carbs: 7g
Net Carbs: 6g
Fats: 2g
Protein: 1g
