Description
Looking for a stunning, crisp, and aromatic cookie that blends visual beauty with authentic flavor? These *Anise Pizzelle Cookies* are the perfect blend of old-world charm and simple preparation. This easy recipe brings you a taste of Italian tradition with every bite — delicately sweet, ultra-thin, and infused with bold anise flavor. Whether you’re searching for quick breakfast treats, elegant snack ideas, or unique holiday food ideas, this easy recipe is a must-try. Great for gifting or entertaining, these pizzelle are among the best breakfast ideas or dessert add-ons you’ll make this season!
Ingredients
3 large eggs
0.75 cup granulated sugar
0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon anise extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1.75 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
1. Beat eggs and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
2. Mix in melted butter, anise extract, and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet batter, mixing until combined.
5. Preheat pizzelle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Drop 1 heaping teaspoon of batter onto the center of the hot iron.
7. Close and cook 20–40 seconds until golden and crisp.
8. Remove with spatula and cool on a wire rack.
9. (Optional) Dust cooled pizzelle with powdered sugar.
Notes
Always allow your pizzelle iron to fully preheat for best crispness.
If shaping into cones or bowls, do so immediately after removing from iron while still warm.
Store in an airtight container layered with parchment to keep cookies crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Pressed / Iron-cooked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 0.3
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 20
Keywords: anise pizzelle, Italian cookies, easy dessert, holiday baking, breakfast ideas, food ideas, quick snack