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Crispy Lemon Pizzelle Recipe

Love those crispy Italian bakery cookies? Learn how to make the best Lemon Pizzelle at home. Thin, buttery, and perfectly crunchy—no anise required!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon, pizzelle, pizzelles
Servings: 24 pizzelles
Calories: 101cal
Author: Amy Desrosiers
Cost: $3

Equipment

  • pizzelle iron
  • Stand Mixer fitted with whisk attachment
  • tablespoon scoop
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Measuring cups & spoons 
  • wooden tongs

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup melted unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons lemon extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest *zest of one medium lemon
  • 1¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar *optional for dusting pizzelles.

Instructions

  • Attach the whisk attachment to your stand mixer. Add the eggs and sugar to the bowl and beat on medium-high speed for about 2–3 minutes until the mixture is pale, thick, and frothy.
  • Turn the mixer to low and slowly pour in the melted (but cooled!) butter, lemon extract, and fresh zest. Mix just until combined.
  • Stop the mixer and sift in your flour and baking powder. Turn the mixer back to the lowest setting and mix until the flour just disappears. Do not overmix, or the cookies will lose their delicate snap!
  • While the batter rests for a minute, heat your pizzelle iron. Even if it’s "non-stick," I recommend a tiny spritz of cooking spray or a brush of oil for the very first batch to ensure a clean release.
  • Drop about one tablespoon of batter slightly behind the center of each pattern. Lock the lid and bake for 30–45 seconds. A good rule of thumb: when the steam stops escaping the sides, they are usually ready.
  • Carefully lift the soft cookies out with a fork and lay them in a single layer on a flat wire rack. Do not stack them until they are completely cold, or the trapped steam will make them soggy.
  • Repeat baking process until all pizzelles have been made.
  • Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pizzelle | Calories: 101cal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg