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Anise Pizzelle Cookies

Thin, crisp Italian waffle cookies flavored with anise, perfect for holidays and traditional baking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookie, Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter
  • 3 eggs large
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1.5 tsp anise extract
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder

Equipment

  • Pizzelle iron
  • Mixing bowls
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Whisk eggs and sugar until pale.
  2. Mix in butter and anise extract.
  3. Add dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
  4. Cook batter in pizzelle iron until golden.

Notes

Avoid stacking cookies until fully cooled to maintain crispness.