Mom’s Pizzelles

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Mom's Pizzelles Recipe for a classic Italian cookie

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

195

Sugar

15g

Fat

Pizzelles are an Italian delicacy that has been in existence since the early Roman era. Mom's Pizzelles recipe has a distinctive aroma of anise and refreshing citrus taste. These cookies are formed by a pizzelle iron, which prints fancy designs onto the cookies while molding them into a round shape. Pizzelles can be served on their own or combined with different fillings. Mom's Pizzelles are a lovely addition to any dessert table. Kids can shape the dough or help with flattening out the dough balls before they are placed into the pizzelle iron.

Instructions

1.	Preheat pizzelle iron.
2.	Beat eggs and sugar.
3.	Add melted margarine and anise seed.
4.	Gradually add flour, baking powder, and grated orange rind in batches while folding to form a dough.
5.	Mix in strained orange juice.
6.	Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a heated pizzelle iron and cook until golden in color.

PROS

Mom’s Pizzelles are a delightful and crunchy Italian cookie with a subtle zing of orange flavor that is perfect all year long.
Unlike other desserts, this recipe is low in fat and sugar.

CONS

The pizzelle iron, which is required, might not be available in every kitchen.
The dough for the pizzelles might take a few batches before it gets fully cooked, which can be time-consuming.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mom’s Pizzelles are a healthier dessert option for those who crave something sweet because they are low in fat and sugar. The eggs in the recipe, which serve as a binding agent, are a good source of protein. Anise seeds are known to improve digestion.

	12 eggs
	3 cups sugar
	2 1/2 cups margarine , melted
	anise seed , to taste
	1 teaspoon anise extract ( optional )
	2 slices vanilla
	1 large orange , grated rind and strained juice