Pizzelles

This classic Italian holiday cookie is super easy to make and a perfect hostess gift, wrapped up in a bow. Of course, you'll need a pizzelle maker. My family's favorite is the CucinaPro and that is where this recipe is from!

PREP: 10 min | Makes 24

CucinaPro Pizzelle Maker

INGREDIENTS: 

• 3 large eggs

• 3/4 cup sugar

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter; melted and cooled

• 1/2 tsp anise seed or anise extract

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

INSTRUCTIONS: 

• Melt butter and set aside. Beat eggs and sugar until light yellow, 2-3 minutes. Add melted butter and vanilla extract. Beat until blended.

• Sift together the dry ingredients and fold into the liquid mixture until incorporated.

• Heat pizzelle iron. Add about 1 tbs of batter to the grid just behind the center of the pattern. Bake for about 30-40 seconds until golden brown.

• Remove pizzelles gently with a knife or spatula and place on a wire rack to cool. Repeat the process with the remaining batter.

• Sprinkle powdered sugar on the pizzelles once they are cooled.