Italian Pizzelle Cookies

Step 1

In a large bowl whisk eggs and sugar until frothy. Add vegetable oil, lemon zest, vanilla extract and whisk to combine.

Step 2

Add flour and baking powder and whisk until smooth. The batter will be quite thick.

Step 3

Heat your pizzelle maker according to the manufacturers instructions. My pizzelle has a non-stick surface and therefore does not require greasing. If yours is iron, I would suggest greasing it with cooking spray or lightly brushing the surface with oil or melted butter.

Step 4

Place a tablespoonful of batter in the center of each pizzelle mold. Close the lid and cook for about 1 minutes or until lightly golden in color. Use the tip of a butter knife to carefully detach the pizzelle.

Step 5

Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Do not pile pizzelle on top of one another or the steam they release while hot will prevent them from becoming crisp.

Step 6

Dust with powdered sugar before serving or enjoy as is.