Dulce de Leche Pizzelle
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Dulce de Leche Pizzelle is a delicious Italian waffle cookie infused with rich dulce de leche. This indulgent treat combines butter, eggs and milk with dulce de leche chips and a generous layer of dulce de leche filling, finished with a dusting of confectioners' sugar. Ready in just 55 minutes total, including 20 minutes preparation and 35 minutes cooking, these crispy, caramel flavoured wafers suit anyone craving something special for dessert or an impressive homemade gift.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour(for pizzelle batter)
- 200 gsugar(diced and added to dulce de leche)
- 120 gunsalted butter(melted and mixed with dulce de leche)
- 250 gdulce de leche(store-bought or homemade)
- 2eggs(beaten before adding to batter)
- 1 mLvanilla extract(for added flavor)
- 1 gpinch of salt(for balance of flavors)
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar(for dusting)
- 100 gdulce de leche chips(optional for extra flavor)
- 10 gbaking powder(for light and airy texture)
- 150 mLunsalted milk(for wet ingredients)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the waffle iron and grease it with a small amount of unsalted butter.
Tip: Use a non-stick cooking spray for easier removal of cookies.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and pinch of salt.
Tip: Aim for a smooth and even texture.
- 3
Add the melted butter, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and unsalted milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
Tip: Don't overmix for a tender cookie.
- 4
Pour the batter onto the center of the waffle iron and cook for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.
Tip: Adjust cooking time according to your waffle iron's temperature.
- 5
While the cookie is still warm, drizzle with dulce de leche and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Tip: Optional: Add dulce de leche chips for an extra burst of flavor.
- 6
Allow the cookie to cool for a few seconds before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
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