How to Make Anise Pizzelles - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of delicate, crispy cookies with a hint of anise flavor, then you'll love Anise Pizzelles. These traditional Italian cookies are beloved for their thin, waffle-like texture and slightly sweet, slightly licorice-like taste. Made with a pizzelle iron, these cookies are a staple at holiday gatherings, weddings, and any other special occasion. They also make a delicious treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea any time of the year.

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Ingredients

  • 12 eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon anise oil
  • 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger whiskey
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 120
  • Yield: 10 dozen

  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, anise oil, and whiskey until well blended. Gradually stir in flour until fully incorporated. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat a pizzelle iron, and spray once with cooking spray. Drop tablespoons of batter onto the centers of the patterns. Close the lid, and cook until steam no longer comes out, about 1 1/2 minutes. Check, and adjust cooking time if necessary. Carefully remove cookies, cool, and store in an airtight tin at room temperature.
  • Nutrition

    68 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 7mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 3mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 11mg