Vera's Pizzelles
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These traditional Italian pizzelles are crisp, anise-flavored cookies made with a pizzelle iron. They are perfect for holiday cookie trays or any occasion.
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 6 of 8 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 1649 mg
- Iron: 59.2 mg
- Magnesium: 297 mg
- Phosphorus: 2701 mg
- Potassium: 1909 mg
- Zinc: 14.8 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.
- 12 eggs
- 1 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 cup crisco
- 1 butter
- 4 tbsp anise extract
- 1 tsp Anisr oil
- 8 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Beat eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy.
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Step 2.
Stir in the melted margarine and anise extract.
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Step 3.
Combine the flour and baking powder; stir in gradually. Dough will be sticky.
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Step 4.
Preheat your pizzelle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Step 5.
Drop batter by rounded spoonfuls onto the iron. Close and cook for about 90 seconds, or until steam stops coming out of the iron.
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Step 6.
Carefully remove and cool.
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Step 7.
Store in an airtight tin at room temperature.
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