These crisp cookies are one of my favorites to make at Christmas time. My son asked if we could make them, so the pizzelle iron came out of the box, and what fun it was!
I like to make these with anise seed which is one of the traditional recipe ingredients. But for those who do not care for that taste, simple vanilla or orange flavor can be added. This particular recipe, which comes from a wonderful Italian neighbor, where I grew up, is the one I love to use. The Vitantonio Pizzelle Chef, is the electric iron that I own, and it comes with its own recipe. They are all very similar. It is a very egg rich recipe, that creates this delicious crisp waffle-like cookie.
You may find someone to borrow an iron from, or just sample some the next time you are in an Italian bakery.
As Always,
ENJOY!
PIZZELLE RECIPE
6 eggs
3 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup margarine
4 tsp. baking powder
1 Tbs. vanilla
1 tsp. anise seed
Beat eggs, adding sugar gradually. Beat until smooth. Add cooled melted margarine and vanilla and anise. Sift flour and baking powder and add to egg mixture. Dough will be sticky enough to drop by spoon.
Drop dough by tablespoon full onto hot iron. close iron, be very careful of hot steam. cook for 40-60 seconds, or until golden and crisp. Cool on wire rack and store in airtight container.
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