Almond Pizzelles
Pizzelles are thin, waffled Italian cookies with beautiful patterns created using a specially designed mould.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (130 g) lightly packed almond powder
- 3/4 cup (115 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (105 g) sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) almond liqueur (amaretto)
- 3 eggs
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the almond powder and flour. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients with a whisk until smooth. Stir in the dry ingredients until just moistened.
- Preheat the pizzelle iron. For each pizzelle, use about 1 tbsp (15 ml) of batter (or follow the manufacturer’s instructions). Close the device and cook for 1 minute or until lightly golden brown. Remove the pizzelles with tongs and cool on a wire rack.
- The pizzelles will keep in an airtight container for 2 weeks at room temperature or 3 months in the freezer.
Pizzelles are thin, waffled Italian cookies with beautiful patterns created using a specially designed mould.