The irons had very long handles to avoid the user being burned. Hi Tammy ~ sorry 'bout the 5 pounds :) Definitely try to make pizzelles. Eggs. Get yourself a pizzelle maker! They were a staple at every holiday and family gathering. It's great that you write about all these different variations. Fill a pizzelle bowl/dish with ice cream. Thanks for the intriguing recipe and info, m'dear. They are yummy and fun to make. Well done and now I need to go eat a much-less satisfying lunch. I suggest you make and mail a batch to every person who comments on this hub ;) Voting up and sharing. The Pizzelle-loving side of my family is Polish and Ukranian. Transfer batter to a piping bag fitted with a 1/2-inch round tip. Jeannie Marie from Baltimore, MD on June 10, 2012: I knew this hub was going to make me hungry, yet I read it anyway. Nowadays, you can purchase electric Pizzelle Irons (or Pizzelle Bakers) that are much easier and quicker to use than so many years ago. Drop a tablespoon of the batter onto the hot iron (sprayed with non-stick spray). Hi Mary ~ I do see pizzelles in the store year round now. I LOVE it and I loved this hub! Use these cups to hold chocolate mousse, pudding, ice cream, or a fruit granita. Your recipes are great--How many Cookbooks have your written? This is a family recipe so it is a pizzelle recipe that uses anise oil (extract). I enjoyed reading the history of the cookie. She made her pizzelles on her stove top , in old fashioned iron, one at a time! When fresh off the iron, you can shape the Pizzelle into: Have fun and experiment with the cookie shapes. Mix should be pasty. Stir in mint extract. Classic Italian pizzelles are made with anise which has a very strong licorice flavor. Hi Angela ~ They DO taste wonderful. Subscribe for all the best … I appreciate you both stopping by to read and comment. A favorite is adding cocoa powder to make the Pizzelles brown in color and chocolate in flavor. Interesting hub. Pizzelles are really yummy. Thanks for bringing the memories back! But for those that don't like it, there is always vanilla :) Thank you so much for stopping by! I've seen these cookies around before, but have never actually tasted one. I hope you try them. Allow to cook 1 minute. Hi Suzie HQ ~ I am finding out that there are many people that never heard of Pizzelles before. This is for one of those days when you just WANT pie but you know you dont want to take the calorie hit for it.. lol This totally satisfies my cravings for apple pie with ice cream … Gently roll the ends in coconut, chopped nuts or candies to help hold the ice cream. Thank you for the recipe. It is also a very beautiful hub! The original ingredients have not changed much over the years although today there are many creative things to do with Pizzelles other than serving a simple, flat cookie. Sharon Smith (author) from Northeast Ohio USA on December 18, 2013: Hi Gina ~ OMG, thank you for catching that. You can stuff the pizzelle with cannoli cream and have two traditional Italian desserts in one! Incredibly creamy and rich, canned coconut milk is perfect for creating decadent desserts of all types. Sugar. Now, I need to raid my kitchen. My Italian grandmother still makes these for special occasions. Cousins, yes, of course, store bought Pizzelle's are pretty good. Not a year has gone by since, where I didn’t fire up the pizzelle maker, put on Christmas music, and sit, scooping batter, lowering the lid, and flipping out pizzelle after thin, crisp pizzelle. Total Carbohydrate It's excellent in place of regular dairy milk in dishes such as coconut milk ice cream or rice pudding, or when baked into treats like coconut cake and coconut flan. I'd be so excited to take that to my mom's house for a holiday:). That’s right! Jenn from Pennsylvania on August 27, 2012: I've eaten these at an ice cream eatery, and they are so good! If you are short on time, you could buy the cookies and then create your own dessert. 3 %. .everything! MMM, and you talking about using them as ice cream cones makes me think back to my days as an Ice Cream Scooper. Cynthia Calhoun from Western NC on August 24, 2012: Yum! If you are leaving the Pizzelle cookie flat, simply cool on a cooling rack and stack. Microwave on medium starting with two minutes until soft and melted. The ingredients list baking powder but in the directions it's mentions soda. Using a spatula, fold the dry ingredients … Pizzelles are best stored in a tin or airtight container. I have a feeling that you WILL make these :) Have fun! For example, you could make red and green Pizzelle’s for the Christmas holiday. Take care. I will come back and read it again to get the recipes. Festival of the Snakes; driving out of the snakes to prevent them from overtaking the town. Pizzelles do not have to remain a flat cookie. Awesome Hub! If your Pizzelles are sticking to the iron, lightly coat the iron with cooking spray. I guess there's no chance you get tired of making and eating pizzelles. Heat Pizzelle Iron. 9.2 g Of course I will agree with you, especially since cannoli are my favorite Sicilian dessert. These crisp dessert … It's a lot of fun and you can get so creative with the fillings etc. And sorry that you gained 5 lbs. I hope you enjoyed your lunch. This is a spectacular finish for any meal, but especially for an Italian meal! Sift together … The answer key is below. Use 1/2 cup cocoa for the traditional recipe above and 1/4 cup cocoa for the recipe split in half. How simple is this pretty little dessert! Yum. Sharon Smith (author) from Northeast Ohio USA on September 02, 2012: Oh Yvonne ~ your daughter is right. In general, they'll take between 45 seconds and 2 1/2 minutes to brown. Sift flour and baking powder together. Thank SO much! It was interesting to find out some history as well as the recipes. Batter: Whisk all ingredients together until smooth. Apparently, I'm only publishing Christmas treats starting with … Many of the irons included an imprint of a family crest or a design that gave a hint about the village where it was created. An essential ingredient to make the best pizzelle recipe. just reading this. So you were an ice cream scooper? Pizzelles remain extremely popular, especially in countries with large Italian populations including the U.S.A. By keebosr CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. I'm glad you enjoyed learning. Many people do not like the taste of anise and therefore, there are many other options to use for flavoring. Sharon Smith (author) from Northeast Ohio USA on June 12, 2012: Hi Anamika ~ What a sweet comment. Hi Tina ~ Wow, it appears I have introduced Pizzelles to many people who never heard of them! Another quick option is to partially dip pizzelle cookies in melted chocolate (and chopped nuts if desired) to create a simple yet elegant display. veganfeast CC BY 2.0 (and CC BY 3.0) via Flickr. Hi Crafty ~ Pizzelles are quite simple to make. Found your page after searching on the website for variations on pizzelle recipes. This is one of the best recipe hubs ever! Sharon Smith (author) from Northeast Ohio USA on June 10, 2012: Hi jellygator ~ Pizzelles are very much like waffle cones and can be shaped into one as well. Thank you. You can add drops of food coloring to change the color. Thanks for all the background information as well as the great recipe. Sharon Smith (author) from Northeast Ohio USA on April 25, 2013: Hi vertualit ~ I hope you do try them. great hub! If you are shaping the cookie into a roll, bowl or cone, you must do so immediately after removing it from the iron. Rolled Pizzelles can easily be stuffed using a pastry bag or a plastic baggie with a corner tip cut off. Thanks for stopping by! Nixie's faux Apple Pie ala Mode! Take care. Thanks for stopping by! Therefore, to be safe, I did change the wording and very much appreciate your feedback. I think you'll need to make a Pizzelle dessert to make it feel better! I really appreciate your wonderful feedback. Barbara Purvis Hunter from Florida on June 09, 2012: How great are you for making such delicious goodies. . Normally they are left in a flat shape, but with this recipe, you shape the hot cookies over a small-bottomed glass to create a cup shape. drbj and sherry from south Florida on June 12, 2012: You have improved my pizzelle knowledge immeasurably, Sharyn, since I didn't have a clue before what a pizzelle was. Lay pizzelle cookie flat and spread desired amount of ice cream evenly. And last, blend in the sugar. I'd never heard of this before or that way of cooking them either. If the dough is too soft, add a tablespoon of flour at a time. This recipe makes approximately 125-150 cookies depending on the thickness and width you choose. You can even color the dough red and green for Christmas. Pipe about 2 tablespoons batter in a … Have to get me a machine! Sharon Smith (author) from Northeast Ohio USA on June 16, 2012: Hey Kel ~ Your family will love these and they are great for the holidays. Sharyn This looks delicious, amazing, and beautiful all in one! They are really fun to make. I can't wait to try to do this myself! Remove hot cookie from iron and press it over a small-bottomed glass in order to create a cup shape. In a separate bowl, whisk the baking powder into the flour. Bake on … ITALIAN PIZZELLE. I can still picture my mom sitting at the kitchen table trying to make and stack them faster than her kids could eat them. Hello Made ~ Wow, there are so many people that have not had Pizzelles. My daughter is looking over my shoulder saying, "Oh, that looks tasty!". Thanks so much for stopping by. You won't regret it. Thanks so much for stopping by. Thanks for your great feedback and votes. Just the right amount. I could wish more recipe hubs had some history of the food included. :-). You may have to adjust the flour depending on how much more liquid you use. Crumble a pizzelle cookie on top of a bowl of ice cream. What an interesting bit of history you included too. When completely cool, use as dessert or ice cream bowls. Pizzelles have been made in my family for as long as I can remember. You brought up the point about railroads and the 8th century and that really made me think. Thanks for your feedback! Pizzelles (pronounced Pitt-SELLS) are Italian cookies that are baked in an electric appliance that looks something like a waffle iron. Being a lover of all thing Italian this is a new addition! Thanks for stopping by! In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick. Hi Bobbi ~ Well thank you for the compliment. And the girls (and your nephew "the cook") will love making them with you too. Spoon 1 tablespoon batter into the hot pizzelle maker; … If Pizzelles get moist, they can be briefly warmed in an oven to evaporate excess moisture. Sharon Smith (author) from Northeast Ohio USA on August 27, 2012: Hi Jennzie ~ great to meet you! Yvonne Spence from UK on September 02, 2012: I'd never heard of these before, but I think we'll be out looking for a pizzelle iron soon. Any pizzelle shape will work for a delicious ice cream dessert. And no, I am not Italian, not even a little. Ice cream bowl pizzelles: Immediately drape a hot pizzelle over a small bowl and use oven-mitted hands to press the sides around the bowl for a few seconds until the pizzelle cools and sets hard enough to hold it’s shape. Crystal Tatum from Georgia on October 09, 2013: Ooh, I want some now! Sounds like a fun job. I would really want to try this with both strawberries and mint, it sounds heavenly. I never knew how to make these.