Description
Crisp, light, and beautifully lacy, these Anise Pizzelle Cookies are a nostalgic Italian classic perfect for holidays or everyday coffee moments. With their delicate crunch and subtle licorice flavor from anise extract, these cookies are a quick dessert or snack that impresses with both beauty and taste. Great for holiday cookie trays, easy baking projects, or as a light sweet treat after dinner. Ideal for gifting and a must-try if you’re looking for new dessert or cookie ideas that stand out.
Ingredients
3 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon anise extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Beat the eggs and granulated sugar in a large bowl for 2–3 minutes until light and thickened.
2. Add melted butter, anise extract, vanilla extract, and salt to the egg mixture. Stir to combine.
3. Sift in the flour and baking powder, folding gently until just mixed.
4. Heat the pizzelle iron and lightly grease if needed.
5. Drop about 1 tablespoon of batter into the center of the iron.
6. Close and cook 30–45 seconds, or until golden.
7. Remove with a spatula and cool on a wire rack.
8. Repeat with remaining batter. Let cookies cool fully to crisp.
Notes
Be sure the pizzelle iron is fully heated before beginning.
Don’t overmix the batter or cookies may turn tough.
Let cookies cool fully before storing to keep them crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Pressed
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 28mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 1.3g
- Cholesterol: 27mg
Keywords: pizzelle, anise cookies, Italian cookies, crisp cookies, holiday treats