A Christmas variation on the pizzella
This recipe uses the base recipe from Abruzzo!
Pizzelle di Natale.
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup white, granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup plus 2-1/2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 teaspoons anise extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Non-pareil red and green sprinkles
- Confectioner’s sugar (optional)
- Beat the eggs and sugar in a large bowl until light yellow in color. Whisk in the oil, extracts, and flour. Sprinkle in the sprinkles.
- Allow the batter to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Preheat a pizzelle iron. Take about 1 tablespoon of the batter per pizzella, and place it in each mold of the preheated iron. Cook for 20-30 seconds until firm but very light in color. Place on a wire rack to cool. Repeat the remaining batter, and enjoy with a sprinkle of confectioner’s sugar 🙂