Grandma's Anise Pizzelle
Grandma's Anise Pizzelle Recipe makes traditional Italian wafer cookies that are light, crisp and delicious. A family favorite!
Servings: 30
Cost: $10
Equipment
- 1 pizzelle press
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup shortening melted and cooled
- 1 tablespoon anise extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp lemon zest optional
- ½ tsp orange zest optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs slightly using an electric mixer
- Add the sugar, and mix until well combined
- Mix in the melted shortening, anise extract and vanilla extract (and zests if using)
- Add the flour and baking powder, and mix until smooth and well combined, scraping the sides as needed
- Heat the pizzelle press according to manufacturer's instructions
- Drop 1 tablespoon batter onto the center of the press, and close lid
- Cook for 1 minute or until light golden brown or to desired doneness
- Remove cooked pizzelles using a fork or silicone spatula and place on wire rack until completely cooled
- Repeat process until batter is used up
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Notes
If using anise oil, use only 1/2 tsp in this recipe. You can sub butter for the shortening.
Follow manufacturer's instructions for using an electric press. I used a Cuisinart for this recipe with a non stick surface. You can brush a little vegetable oil on the press to prevent sticking before cooking but do not use non-stick cooking spray as it may damage the coating.
Let cookies cool completely on wire rack before storing in an airtight container at room temperature. If it is humid out, cookies may not be as crisp.
Nutrition
Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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