Italian Anise Pizzelles – Grandma's Waffle Cookies
Recipe Collection: Dessert
Italian Anise Pizzelles, also known as Grandma's Waffle Cookies, are a delightful Italian treat that brings the rich tradition of Italian baking to your kitchen. These delicate, crispy cookies are infused with a sweet anise flavor, making them perfect for any occasion. Ideal for vegetarians, these cookies contain eggs, dairy, and gluten, ensuring a classic taste that everyone will love.
With their versatile nature, Italian Anise Pizzelles are perfect for serving alongside coffee, as a dessert topping, or even as a snack. Packed with flavor and nostalgia, these cookies are a must-try for anyone looking to explore Italian cuisine.
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Overview
Grandma's Waffle Cookies, also known as Pizzelles, are a classic Italian treat that brings back the nostalgic aroma of Grandma's kitchen. These delicate, anise-flavored cookies are perfect for dipping in milk and are a delightful addition to any dessert table. With a recipe passed down through generations, these pizzelles are a testament to timeless family traditions.
Diet Type
Vegetarian
Allergies
Eggs, Dairy, Gluten
Cuisine
Italian
Serving Size: 72
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 Whole eggs
- 2.5 Cups (c) white sugar
- 0.5 Cups (c) vegetable oil
- 0.5 Cups (c) butter, melted
- 1 Teaspoon (tsp) anise oil, or more to taste
- 5 Cups (c) all-purpose flour
- 3 Teaspoons (tsp) baking powder
- 1 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
Steps
- In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, butter, and anise oil. Beat until creamy and well combined.
- Mix in 1 cup of flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Gradually add the remaining flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed until the mixture resembles a thick pancake batter.
- Preheat a pizzelle cooking iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Drop a teaspoon of dough onto each plate of the cooking iron and close the lid.
- Cook until steaming slows, approximately 10 to 20 seconds.
- Repeat with the remaining batches of batter.
Cook's Notes
For a flavor alternative, try Lemon-Poppy Seed: omit anise oil; instead, add 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon oil (or extract), zest from 1 lemon, and 1 tablespoon poppy seeds.
Pizzelles freeze well. Place into stacks of a dozen, then place 2 dozen into a gallon-sized plastic zip-top bag. Be cautious as cookies are fragile and may break if crushed.
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Enjoy your homemade Italian Anise Pizzelles!
