Giada Pizzelle Recipe With Anise

ANISE PIZZELLE

Steps:

• Heat a nonstick pizzelle iron. In a small skillet, toast anise seeds over high heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer seeds to a spice grinder, let cool, and finely grind. Scrape into a medium bowl; whisk together with flour, baking powder, and salt.
• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until well combined. Whisk in vanilla and anise extracts. Slowly add cooled butter in a steady stream, whisking continuously, until batter is smooth. Stir in flour mixture until just combined (do not overmix).
• Transfer batter to a piping bag fitted with a 1/2-inch round tip. Pipe about 2 tablespoons batter in a circle around the center of each pattern on the heated pizzelle iron. Close and seal with clasp. Cook until golden brown, about 45 seconds. Using a small spatula, release and remove cookie. Using kitchen shears or a 4 1/2-inch ring mold, trim any ragged edges, if desired. Transfer cookie to a wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining batter. Dust cooled cookies with confectioners' sugar, if desired.

ANISE PIZZELLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and butter until smooth. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in aniseed and extracts., Bake in a preheated pizzelle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

PIZZELLE

Steps:

• Whisk together the sugar, butter, milk, vanilla, anise extract if using and eggs in a large bowl. Add the flour, baking powder and salt, and continue to whisk until the batter is smooth. Allow to stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour so the batter can hydrate.
• Heat the pizzelle iron, and cook your pizzelles according to the manufacturer's directions.

GRANDMA'S ITALIAN PIZZELLE COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat a pizzelle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Beat eggs, sugar, and butter together using an electric mixer. Add flour and extracts; beat until combined.
• Spray the inside of iron lightly with cooking spray.
• Drop batter by teaspoonfuls into the center of each pizzelle grid. Close lid and bake until steam stops and cookies are light golden brown, 45 to 60 seconds.
• Peel pizzelle off using a fork and lay flat on a newspaper. Sprinkle with powdered sugar while warm and let sit for 1 minute. Dust the other side. Repeat with remaining batter to make about 30 cookies.

CHOCOLATE CHIP AND CINNAMON PIZZELLES

Steps:

• Preheat the pizzelle iron to medium-high heat.
• Whisk the sugar, egg whites, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl until frothy. Whisk in the butter, flour, and cinnamon until blended. Stir in the chocolate chips.
• Brush the pizzelle cooking surfaces with melted butter. Spoon 1 tablespoon of batter in the center of the pizzelle iron. Close the iron and cook until deep golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer the pizzelles to a cooling rack. Cool completely. Store the pizzelles airtight at room temperature.
• Chef's Note: The batter can also be cooked in a preheated and lightly oiled waffle iron. Pour 1/2 cupfuls of batter into the waffle iron and cook for about 3 minutes.

ANISE PIZZELLES

Steps:

• 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.

AUNT PHILLOMENA'S PIZZELLE

Steps:

• Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. In a larger bowl, beat eggs and sugar until blended and slightly fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Slowly add cooled, melted butter, vanilla and anise and mix until incorporated well. Mix in dry ingredients a cup or so at a time, until batter is smooth but thick.
• Using 2 spoons, one to scoop up the batter and the other to ease it onto the iron, drop batter onto the center of a well-heated pizzelle maker. For smaller, 3-inch pizzelles, use a generous teaspoon of batter. For the 5-inch, use about a tablespoon.
• Cook for 30 to 40 seconds, or until just lightly brown. Gently remove to a rack or plate to cool.

ANISE PIZZELLES

Steps:

• Melt and cool margarine.
• Beat eggs until foamy.
• Add sugar,cinnamon,flavorings,oil,and margarine,mix well.
• Add flour mixed with baking powder gradually. (Dough should be thick not watery).
• Cook on iron following manufacturers instructions.

ITALIAN ANISE PIZZELLE'S A 5***** RECIPE !

Steps:

• 1. Add and beat ingredients together, in order listed. Drop by rounded spoonfull onto center of the pre-heated pizzelle grill. Close lid and immediately clip handles together. Allow to cook till steaming stops..... about 30-60 seconds. Remoove with a fork,onto a wire grill. When cool...Store in an air tight covered container. I have stored mine over a month... this way.... But I think we have a mouse in the house!!! OH! MY! They just seem to dissappear! Next time ..I will count them!!!....HA! When ready to serve, dust with powdered sugar.
• 2. ******CHOCOLATE PIZZELLES: Mix in 3 tablespoons cocoa and 3 tablespoons sugar. Add to basic recipe.
• 3. ******NUT PIZZELLES: Add 1-1/2 cups very finely chopped or ground nuts to the Basic Recipe. Or to chocolate pizzelles.
• 4. ******LEMON PIZZELLES: Omit vanilla and anise . Add 2 teaspoons lemon extract and 1 Tablespoon grated lemon peel to basic recipe.
• 5. ******COLORED PIZZELLES: Just add a drop or two of food coloring... of your choice. I have never made green ones..well, maybe this year for St Patrick Day!....LOL