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Authentic Pizzelle

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Authentic Italian Pizzelle — crisp, delicate wafer cookies beautifully patterned and lightly flavored with lemon, vanilla, or anise. A traditional treat perfect for holidays, coffee breaks, or gifting, they’re simple to make and wonderfully versatile.

Ingredients

3 eggs

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or sunflower oil

1.5 cups (187.5 g) all-purpose flour, sifted

3 tbsp (36 g) sugar

1 lemon rind, grated

1 pinch salt

1 pinch cinnamon (optional)

Anise extract, as desired (optional)

Vanilla or almond extract, as desired (optional)

Butter, for greasing (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sifted flour, sugar, salt, and any desired flavorings such as lemon zest, cinnamon, anise, or vanilla extract.
  2. Slowly pour in the oil while mixing until the batter is thick, smooth, and not too runny.
  3. Let the batter rest for about 30 minutes to allow the texture to settle.
  4. Preheat a pizzelle iron or nonstick waffle maker. Lightly grease it with butter or oil spray.
  5. Place about 1 spoonful of batter in the center of the hot iron, close the lid, and cook for 20–30 seconds, or until golden and crisp.
  6. Remove carefully with a fork or spatula and cool on a wire rack so they crisp up fully.
  7. Once cooled, enjoy plain or dust with powdered sugar. Optionally, spread with chocolate, jam, or hazelnut cream for extra indulgence.

Notes

Use orange zest instead of lemon for a different citrus flavor.

Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder for chocolate pizzelle.

Shape warm pizzelle into cones or bowls for gelato or cream desserts.

Cool completely before storing to maintain crispness.

Re-crisp softened pizzelle in a 180°C (350°F) oven for 2–3 minutes.

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