Description
Elevate your cookie game with these crisp and aromatic Anise Pizzelle Cookies—a delicate Italian classic with snowflake patterns and a subtle licorice flair. They’re light, elegant, and perfect for holidays or a cozy afternoon snack. Whether you enjoy them with espresso, gift them wrapped in ribbon, or sandwich them with mascarpone, they’re a delightful twist on traditional cookies. Ideal for easy dessert ideas, holiday treats, and quick baking recipes, this pizzelle recipe is a must-have for anyone craving old-world charm and modern simplicity.
Ingredients
3 large eggs
0.75 cup granulated sugar
0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1.5 teaspoons anise extract or seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1.75 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Whisk eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Add in melted butter, anise extract, and vanilla; mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth.
5. Preheat pizzelle iron and lightly grease if needed.
6. Drop a tablespoon of batter into center of iron; close and cook 30–60 seconds.
7. Remove and cool flat or shape into cones immediately.
8. Let cookies cool fully on a wire rack to crisp up.
Notes
Use anise extract for bold flavor or seeds for a more subtle, earthy touch.
Store cookies in an airtight container to preserve crispness for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Iron
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pizzelle, Italian cookies, anise, holiday baking, easy cookie recipe