Description
Light, crisp, and stunningly patterned, Anise Pizzelle Cookies are a timeless Italian dessert that brings elegance to any occasion. Whether you’re baking for the holidays, looking for quick breakfast treats, or craving an easy recipe with vintage charm, these wafer-thin cookies deliver flavor and beauty in every bite. Their delicate licorice flavor, courtesy of anise extract, pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea and makes them a standout among snack and dessert food ideas. Ideal for Christmas cookie boxes or thoughtful edible gifts, they also double as creative bases for mini dessert cones or ice cream sandwiches. A go-to for anyone who loves breakfast ideas, baking classics, or unique yet easy dinner party desserts.
Ingredients
3 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 tablespoon pure anise extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch of salt
Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until pale and frothy.
2. Slowly mix in the melted butter, then add anise extract and vanilla (if using).
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry mix to the wet ingredients, blending until smooth.
5. Preheat your pizzelle iron according to its instructions. Lightly grease if needed.
6. Drop a rounded teaspoon of batter into the center of each iron mold.
7. Close and cook for 30–45 seconds, or until the cookies are lightly golden.
8. Remove with a fork and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Dust with powdered sugar if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
Let pizzelle cool completely before storing to preserve their crispness.
Use only a small amount of batter; overfilling the iron leads to messy cookies.
If shaping into cones or cups, do it immediately after removing from the iron.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Press/Iron
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg