Pizzelle, mama's recipe - the Italian Classic Cookie!

Italy is known for many things, including pastries and cookies. Every Italian household has made the classic "pizzelle" at some point, and we are going to make them today using my mother's recipe. So quick and easy, 15 minutes is all you need and they are such a good treat. Great for children and adults - enjoy! A traditional, classic Italian cookie “Pizzelle” Recipe makes 12 – 15, 5” pizzelle Ingredients: • 260 gm flour (i.e 2 cups) • 1 TSP baking powder • 3 Large Eggs • 2/3 cup sugar (you can use more or less, to taste) • 2 TSP Vanilla Extract • 1/3 cup grapeseed or vegetable oil • 1 tsp Anise extract (Optional) (or use optional Anise liquor) Process: • Add the baking powder to the flour, mix, set aside • In a different bowl, add the eggs and sugar, beat for 2 – 3 minutes (hand blender works great) • Add the vanilla, oil, and optional anise extract, and beat till all incorporated (about 15 seconds should do it) • Add your flour mixture to the bowl and blend together using a spatula or wooden spoon, until all flour is incorporated and absorbed, creating a batter. • Preheat your pizzelle maker • Once it’s ready, add a heaping TBSP of your batter to each pizzelle pattern, close lid and cook anywhere for 1 minute to 1 ½ minutes, depending on the color and darkness you prefer • Remove, and place on a cooling rock – OR – if you want to shape them, then shape them immediately, while they are hot • Serves as is, or sprinkle icing sugar on top • Enjoy My Kitchen Gear Here are a few things I mentioned in the video. Please shop and support your local shops! If you cannot find them there, here are some links to help out. "My Bread Book" by Jim Lahey ► USA https://amzn.to/2JLwbEe ► Canada https://amzn.to/3baKEF0 Lagostina Tuscan Collection Orange Oval Casserole Dish / Dutch Oven, 5 Quarts ► Canada https://amzn.to/3s0sU5a ► USA (similar) https://amzn.to/2XbpcYo We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. The prices are not higher, this just makes it easier for you to find the product. Hope these links help. Thank you!