Pizzelles
Stephanie Tedesco
This old-fashioned Italian cookies are made in a waffle-iron with special plates.
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- pinch salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp anise oil (or 1 tsp vanilla and 2 drops lemon extract may be used)
Preheat and lightly grease pizzelle iron according to manufacturer's instructions while making batter.
Mix together and set aside the flour, baking powder and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat eggs with a mixer. Gradually add the sugar, canola oil, and anise oil. Stir in the flour mixture until the batter is thick and smooth.
Drop by greased teaspoonfuls onto center of each section of preheated pizzelle iron. Close lid and time for less than a minute. Lift lid and remove each pizzelle to wire rack for cooling. Place cooled pizzelles in an airtight container for storage. Makes 6 dozen pizzelles. Enjoy!