Pizzelles are classic Italian cookies that are especially popular at Christmas and Easter. I married into a pizzelle-loving family, so I ended up with a pizzelle maker early in our marriage. I’ve grown to crave these slightly sweet, wafer-like cookies all year round.
My sister-in-law found the perfect storage container for pizzelles, and it sits in a cabinet waiting for me to whip up a batch.
Pizzelles are easy to make, and they can be flavored in a variety of ways. I like this vanilla version, but you can also flavor them with anise or lemon. Substitute some cocoa powder for a bit of the flour to make a chocolate version. These cookies keep very well, so they’re a good choice if you need a cookie that will last for several days.
Pizzelles
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 2/3 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 tbs vanilla extract
- 3 cups gluten-free flour (or white whole wheat flour)
- 2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the pizzelle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the eggs, maple syrup, cooled coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well-combined.
- In a small bowl, mix together the flour and baking powder. Add to the wet ingredients and mix until all the flour is incorporated. The batter should be sticky and fairly thick. If it’s quite runny, add just a little more flour.
- Bake the pizzelles according to your machine’s instructions. For my machine, I place 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough on each mold, close the machine, and bake for about 30 seconds (or until it stops steaming).
- Let the pizzelles cool completely on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Pizzelles Price Breakdown
This recipe yields 30 pizzelles and costs a total of $7.60 to make, or $.25 per cookie. Make a batch of these delicate cookies to celebrate a special occasion.
Jane Nelson says
Hi Annemarie
That’s a fantastic recipe, I tried the cocoa powder version a few days ago (admittedly put too much in!) but they still tasted great. Love pizzelles! Jane.
Annemarie says
So glad you liked it! Too much chocolate is usually a good mistake to make. 🙂
Nutmeg Nanny says
I love pizzelles! My aunt makes them every single Christmas….yum!
Miranda @ Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt says
Yum! These look amazing. I love that Pizzelle maker. It’s going on my wishlist!
Annemarie says
Miranda, it’s one of the extra kitchen tools that I don’t mind letting take up space in the cabinet! So worth it for these.
A Family Feast (@AFamilyFeast) says
I love family recipes like these Pizzelles! Although my family is Polish, my aunt married an Italian so we always had a mix of Polish and Italian foods at Easter and Christmas. Pizzelles were always on the cookie tray – but I’ve never made them myself!
dishofdailylife says
Wow – these look amazing! What a wonderful treat for Easter!
Annemarie says
Thanks! They’re a family favorite around here. 🙂
fabfood4all says
Wow, I think I have had these as a child once but not since, never really knew Pizzelles existed or a Pizzelle maker – awesome and so pretty as well as tasty:-)
Annemarie says
Thanks, Camilla! I love the pretty design on them too.
GM says
Thank you Annemarie. Looking for a egg free pizzelle recipe. Do you have any suggestions?
Annemarie says
Hi Gopa! Here’s one you could try: http://veganfeastkitchen.blogspot.com/2010/11/vegan-pizzellegaufrettecialde-with.html Let me know how they turn out if you try them.
The Blonde Chef says
These are gorgeous! Where did you get your pizzelle machine, if you don’t mind me asking?
Annemarie says
Thanks! My husband got me the pizzelle maker years ago. I think he went into Boston’s North End to get it from an Italian shop. But here’s the same one on Amazon: http://amzn.to/1yoHxAe
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
I love pizzelles but have never made them before. You definitely have inspired me to make the recipe – just need to get my hands on a pizzelle iron now!
Annemarie says
It’s worth buying one! You’ll be glad to have it on hand when the craving strikes.
Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite says
These are so beautiful! I love delicious family traditions!
Annemarie says
Thanks, Elizabeth!
Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil) says
Love the look of your pizzelle iron – worn and loved for sure. I’m Italian-American so I’m pretty sure my first cookie ever was a pizzelle. Between my grandma, my mom and aunts – they’ve made thousands of these over the years. I however did not inherit the patience gene for making them – ha.
Annemarie says
Deanna, they definitely do take time to make! For some reason, I don’t mind it. There’s something Zen about the process for me, and it doesn’t hurt that I can snack on them as I go.