Maple Pizzelle
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These maple pizzelle are my go to treat when I want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. The whole process takes less than an hour from start to finish, and you probably have most of the ingredients already at home. Maple syrup brings a natural sweetness and warmth to these delicate waffle cookies while also providing antioxidants that you don't get from refined sugar. The hint of espresso powder deepens all those maple flavors beautifully without making them taste like coffee. They're crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and honestly they look so impressive that nobody believes how simple they are to make.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400all-purpose flour
- 100 gramsconfectioners' sugar
- 120 mlmaple syrup(grade A)
- 2eggs
- 80 mlunsalted butter, melted
- 15 gramsbaking powder
- 5 gramssalt
- 1 mlpure vanilla extract
- 1 gramsespresso powder
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the waffle iron to medium-high heat. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, confectioners' sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: For a crispy pizzelle, make sure the waffle iron is hot.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and espresso powder until well combined.
Tip: The key to a moist pizzelle is not overmixing the batter.
- 3
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until a smooth batter forms.
Tip: If the batter is too thick, add a little water. If it's too thin, add a little more flour.
- 4
Pour about 1-2 teaspoons of batter onto the center of the waffle iron, spreading it evenly to the edges.
Tip: Make sure the batter is evenly distributed for a perfect pizzelle.
- 5
Cook for 30-45 seconds, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
Tip: Don't overcook the pizzelle, as they can become crispy and lose their shape.
- 6
Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the waffle iron with butter or cooking spray as needed.
Tip: For a crispy pizzelle, make sure the waffle iron is hot.
- 7
Serve the pizzelle warm, dusting with confectioners' sugar if desired.
Tip: These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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