Caramel Pizzelle
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These crispy, waffle thin cookies are my go to treat when I want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. The whole batch comes together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, making them perfect for last minute entertaining or satisfying a sudden craving. Hazelnuts bring wonderful heart healthy fats and a rich, toasty flavor that pairs beautifully with the drizzled caramel and subtle cocoa notes. Best of all, you probably have most of these ingredients in your pantry already, so there's no need for a special shopping trip. Trust me, once you taste these, you'll understand why they're my favorite simple indulgence.
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Ingredients
- 200 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 5 mlvanilla extract
- 50 gcocoa powder
- 100 gcaramel sauce
- 100 gchopped hazelnuts
- 5 gsalt
- 10 gbaking powder
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Whisking helps to incorporate air and ensure even mixing.
- 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and eggs until light and fluffy.
Tip: Scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed ensures even mixing.
- 4
Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Tip: A small amount of vanilla extract adds depth to the cookies without overpowering the other flavors.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
Tip: Mixing the dough until it comes together in a cohesive mass ensures that the cookies will hold their shape in the waffle iron.
- 6
Fold in the caramel sauce and chopped hazelnuts.
Tip: The caramel sauce adds a rich, indulgent flavor to the cookies, while the hazelnuts provide a satisfying crunch.
- 7
Divide the dough evenly among the waffle iron's pockets.
Tip: Dividing the dough evenly ensures that the cookies will cook evenly and maintain their shape.
- 8
Cook the pizzelle for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tip: Cooking the pizzelle for the recommended time ensures that they are cooked through but still tender.
- 9
Repeat with the remaining dough.
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