Treacle Pizzelle
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
You have to try these treacle pizzelle! They're crispy Italian waffle cookies infused with rich, molasses goodness that makes them absolutely irresistible. What I love most is how quick they come together, ready in just 45 minutes total, and they're incredibly budget friendly since most of us already have the basics in our pantry. The treacle gives these treats a wonderful deep flavor while also providing iron and minerals that white sugar simply can't match. With just a pizzelle mold and a few simple ingredients, you'll have an elegant homemade cookie that feels fancy but tastes like comfort. Trust me, once you master this recipe, you'll be making them for every occasion.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 15baking powder
- 5salt
- 150granulated sugar
- 200treacle
- 2large eggs
- 50unsalted butter, melted
- 1vanilla extract
- 1pizzelle mold
- 20confectioners' sugar
- 20powdered sugar
- ½almond extract
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your pizzelle mold according to the manufacturer's instructions. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, treacle, and large eggs. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- 3
Add melted butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the sugar mixture. Whisk until combined.
- 4
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
- 5
Heat a non-stick skillet or pizzelle iron over medium heat. Grease with a small amount of melted butter.
- 6
Pour about 25ml of the batter into the pizzelle mold. Cook for 30-45 seconds on each side, until golden brown.
- 7
Repeat the process until all the batter is used up.
- 8
Once cooked, allow the pizzelle to cool for a few minutes before filling with treacle filling (see below).
- 9
To make the treacle filling, combine confectioners' sugar, powdered sugar, and treacle in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- 10
Spoon a small amount of treacle filling onto each cooled pizzelle. Serve immediately.
- 11
Optional: dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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