Nonna’s Classic Anise Pizzelle Cookies
Nonna’s Classic Anise Pizzelle Cookies bake up thin, crisp, and beautifully patterned with a gentle anise aroma and a hint of vanilla. The texture is light and snappy, perfect with coffee or as a festive holiday treat, yet welcome any time you want a nostalgic Italian cookie to share.
- Prep20 min
- Cook1 hr
- Serves60
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the pizzelle iron as directed by the manufacturer.
- 2
Stir the flour and baking powder together in a bowl.
- 3
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle, beat the eggs and sugar on medium speed until well blended.
- 4
Add 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening and beat until blended.
- 5
Add the flour mixture and mix on medium speed until incorporated.
- 6
Fold the anise seeds and vanilla extract into the batter with a spatula.
- 7
Drop a teaspoon of batter onto the preheated iron.
- 8
Bake until golden, 30 to 40 seconds, or a few seconds longer for a darker pizzelle.
- Calories 76.87 kcal Low Source
- Protein 1.33 g Low Source
- Carbs 10.67 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.12 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.89 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 17.5 mg Moderate
- Sodium 23.23 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.24 g Low Source
- Sugar 5.03 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 8.95 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.45 mg Low Source
- Potassium 0.1 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 9.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.3 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
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