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The Pizzelle Maker (Pizzelle Iron)

To make these Italian cookies, you will need a special pizzelle iron. If you have never seen one, it looks like a small waffle iron but the grooves on it are more shallow.

These are very cheap to buy (as long as you buy them well before the Christmas holidays) and last a long time! I think I paid $20.00 for mine over 15 years ago and it is still going strong.

You can make homemade ice cream cones and faux cannoli shells with these as well if you want to put it to use more often.

If you like the flavor of Italian pizzelle cookies but maybe do not want to buy a pizzelle maker, you should check out my pizzelle cookies recipe that is made without the pizzelle maker. The cookies are not thin and crisp like Italian pizzelles but the flavor is perfect.

The dough is the same as this pizzelle recipe that uses anise oil so the flavor will be the same.

If you have never tried making classic Italian pizzelles you should give it a try and I know you will love it!

Shaping the pizzelles

At the point that the pizzelle are just coming out of the hot pizzelle maker, you can shape the pizzelle into a mock cannoli or into ice cream cone shapes since they are pliable. Just make sure to have something cylindrical on hand so you are ready to make the shapes when you are making these.

I like to use the end of my tapered rolling pin to make cannoli shapes.
Cleaning up the cooked pizzelles

The last step when making this pizzelle cookie recipe is cleaning up the edges after they have cooled. This is fun and part of the pizzelle tradition.

If you can see from the picture above, the pizzelles will go over the edge of the pattern a little on the pizzelle maker. Once they are fully cooled, you just gently snap the edges that go past the pizzelle pattern and your pizzelles are all set!

We nibble on these pieces as we go!

Tips
How to make pizzelle crispy and how to store pizzelle

Pizzelle crisp up while they are cooling so making sure they cool on a wire rack is important. This will allow the pizzelle to crisp up nicely.

Pizzelles are meant to be eaten right away or the same day you make them but you can store them in an air tight container or bag for up to a few days with good results.
Freezing pizzelles

Yes! Just let them cool completely and then wrap them in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer proof container for up to 2 months. To thaw, just remove them from the freezer and place on the counter to come to room temperature.
Can you make pizzelles without a pizzelle maker?

Yes and no. You can technically place your pizzelle dough onto a hot griddle and place a hot grill press over top. This will take some experimentation for how long to do this.

You won't get that beautiful pattern that you would get with the pizzelle maker. I have made a pizzelle cookie recipe that uses a cookie press for those who love the flavor but do not have a pizzelle maker.
Other pizzelle flavors when making Italian pizzelles

This pizzelle cookie recipe uses anise extract and makes an anise pizzelle, a traditional pizzelle flavor. If you do not have anise or you want to try other flavors, here a list of some great options that you can substitute for the anise.

I have also included the ratios to use in the recipe below.

Vanilla pizzelle: Vanilla extract
Lemon pizzelle: Lemon extract
Almond pizzelle: Almond extract
Chocolate pizzelle recipe: Chocolate flavor or chocolate extract

Pizzelles are all about tradition and bringing people together. You can make this recipe your own by switching up the flavors or make these pizzelle as is but remember to enjoy the company you are with when you make them.

https://www.keepingitsimpleblog.com/food/italian-pizzelle-cookies/


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