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Pizzelles I

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"You must have a pizzelle iron to make these wafer thin cookies. My pizzelle iron is the single cookie iron that you break into 4 triangles." — Ed

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2 cups margarine
12 eggs
3 cups white sugar

8 teaspoons baking powder
7 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons anise extract

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Directions

Mix ingredients in order given. Should be the consistency of a drop cookie.
Heat Pizzelle Iron. Drop about 1 heaping teaspoon on hot iron, wait approx. 40 seconds.

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I have been looking everywhere for this particular pizzelle recipe!!!!!THANK YOU SO MUCH It makes the BEST pizzells ever.Only thing I changed is to use anise oil{if you can find it}its usually sold in drugstores.It doesn't loose flavor as much as the extract but becareful you don't need near as much either! THANKS again for this recipe I was beging to think I would never find it,I could only remember the amount of eggs

—MARIELLEN188

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Dec 22, 2005

Awesome recipe! Thank you Ed, I lost my recipe. I substituted vanilla for the anise. I find my younger children like it better. It's yummy either way!

—5whits

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Jan 24, 2004

The definitive pizzelle. I have a hand iron so I cannot speak for those with electric ones, but these are the best I have made in 30 years of italian baking. An option for "purists"; oil of anise can be substituted for anise flavoring...itlends a marvelous flavor but watch out because you only need about half as much [taste and add carefully, if you like instead of anise flavoring]. thanks for a great recipe

—ALASKABABA

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Dec 14, 2007

Great recipe, just huge. And I think I need a nicer pizzelle iron after this...mine just doesn't imprint as nicely as the ones in the picture! Make sure you have enough anise extract - 1 oz. is only 2 1/2 Tbsp., so you need two small bottles of it if you make the entire recipe. Another thing - if you have a small pizzelle maker like mine, cut the recipe in half. I ended up tossing some of my batter, because I just would never eat that many. I probably made about 80 or 100, and could have made 50 more.

—chef24

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Nov 12, 2008

Yum, for chocolate add 1/4 cup cocoa powder. Oh and the cookies freeze well

—Rosinante

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Jan 17, 2008

This is a cookie that you either love or hate (depending on how you feel about the licorice flavor). I grew up with these as both my mother and grandmother make them every holiday season and they are hands down my favorite cookie. Definitely use the anise oil though instead of the extract (use half the amt called for), it gives much more of a true flavor.

—ATLMICHELLE

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Dec 07, 2007

This recipe has become a family favorite in my household. I've been using it for a couple years, and have changed the recipe at times, but always come back to the original. I love these cookies! I hadn't had them since I was a kid until I found this recipe. This recipe makes a huge batch! I must have a smaller iron than Ed because I ended up with 100 cookies the size of CDs.

—Rebecca Burch

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Dec 22, 2009

I leave out the anise and use vanilla. Also put a shot each of rum and brandy.

—cowpatty

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Nutrition

Calories
324 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
42.9 g
14%

Cholesterol
85 mg
28%

Fat
14.2 g
22%

Fiber
0.8 g
3%

Protein
5.7 g
11%

Sodium
299 mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Pizzelles I

Serving Size: 1/30 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 30
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 324
Calories from Fat: 128

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.2g 22 %
Saturated Fat 2.7g 14 %
Cholesterol 85mg 28 %
Sodium 299mg 12 %
Potassium 67mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 42.9g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3 %
Protein 5.7g 11 %
** Sugars 20.3g
Vitamin A 13 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 11 %
Iron 19 %
** Thiamin 24 %
Niacin 23 %
Vitamin B6 3 %
Magnesium 3 %
Folate 35 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.