Traditional Italian Pizzelle Cookies

  • Number of Servings: 118
Ingredients
12 large eggs2 cups of sugar1.5 cups of vegetable or canola oil3 tbls. of pure anise extract (black licorice)4-5.5 cups of flour (See instructions)
Directions
1. Beat eggs in large bowl.
2. Pour in sugar slowly and continue to mix.
3. Repeat step two with oil.
4. Now add four cups of flour.
5. If mixture is fluid-like when you tilt the bowl then add another half cup of flour. Continue to add half cups of flour until the dough is soft. 5 cups of flour is often the magic number.
6. Leave in fridge over night.
7. Add spoonful to pizzelle press and hold for 30-60 seconds.

Serving Size: Can make up to 120 large (full iron) cookies.

Number of Servings: 118

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FLOWERSPILLOW.

Servings Per Recipe: 118
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 66.3
  • Total Fat: 3.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 18.8 mg
  • Sodium: 7.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 1.2 g

Member Reviews
  • CTYONIT
    Just got a pizzelle iron and testing recipes for Christmas--this one was excellent! - 8/7/17