Oven Baked Pizzelle Cookies (No Pizzelle Maker Required)
Delicate and crisp pizzelle-style cookies baked in the oven, offering a light texture and subtle sweetness without the need for special equipment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 18–20 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 100 grams granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
- 60 grams unsalted butter, melted (1/4 cup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 120 grams all-purpose flour (1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Add melted butter and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour and baking powder, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients to form a soft batter.
- Stir in the milk to slightly loosen the batter.
- Spoon small portions onto the baking sheet and spread into thin circles.
- Bake for 6–8 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and shape immediately if desired while still warm.
- Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely until crisp.
Notes
- Add anise, almond extract, or citrus zest for flavor variations.
- Drizzle or dip in melted chocolate for a decorative finish.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Re-crisp in a low oven if cookies soften.
- Chill batter briefly if cookies spread too much.
- Use gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
