
Honey Pizzelle
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My grandmother's honey pizzelle recipe is one of my favorite treats to make when I want something special but don't have much time. These delicate, crispy Italian waffle cookies come together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, making them perfect for unexpected guests or a quick homemade gift. The honey adds natural sweetness and contains antioxidants that make these indulgences feel a little bit better for you. What I love most is how simple the ingredient list is and how affordable they are to make, yet they taste like you've spent hours in the kitchen. The anise seeds give them that classic pizzelle flavor that takes me right back to my childhood.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 12 gbaking powder
- 6 gsalt
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 60 ghoney
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 120 gunsalted butter, softened
- 10 gconfectioner's sugar
- 2 gflaky sea salt
- 1 ganise seeds
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 60 mlmilk
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a non-stick waffle iron for easy removal.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together sugar and honey until well combined.
Tip: Use a stand mixer or a hand mixer for this step.
- 4
Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by the softened butter.
Tip: Make sure the butter is at room temperature before using.
- 5
Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- 6
Stir in confectioner's sugar, flaky sea salt, and anise seeds.
Tip: Use a rubber spatula to fold in these ingredients.
- 7
Add vanilla extract and milk, and mix until a smooth batter forms.
Tip: If the batter is too thick, add a little more milk.
- 8
Pour approximately 1-2 tablespoons of batter onto the center of the waffle iron.
Tip: Don't overfill the iron, as this can cause the waffles to overflow.
- 9
Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the waffles are golden brown and crispy.
Tip: Keep an eye on the waffles during cooking, as the cooking time may vary.
- 10
Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the waffle iron between each use.
Tip: Let the waffles cool on a wire rack before serving.
- 11
Serve the honey pizzelle warm, dust with confectioner's sugar and flaky sea salt, and enjoy!
Tip: These waffles are perfect for a breakfast or brunch treat.
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