Description

These Crispy Gluten-Free Pizzelle Cookies are classic Italian-style waffle cookies that are light, crisp, and mildly sweet. Made with a gluten-free flour blend and customizable with flavors like vanilla, chocolate, citrus, almond, peppermint, or anise, they are perfect for a delicate treat. You can also shape these thin cookies into bowls or cones for a creative presentation. Quick to prepare and cook, they are nut-free, soy-free, and vegetarian-friendly, making them a versatile dessert option.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 ½ cups gluten free flour blend (see note)
2 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
Dash of salt
¾ cup cane sugar

Wet Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Optional Flavor Variations

To Make Chocolate Flavor: 3 tablespoons cocoa powder and 3 tablespoons additional sugar
To Make Citrus Flavor: 1 tablespoon orange zest
To Make Almond Flavor: 1 teaspoon almond extract
To Make Peppermint Flavor: ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
To Make Anise Flavor: ½ teaspoon anise extract

Topping Ideas

Dust with powdered sugar
Dip in or drizzle with chocolate

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Instructions

Prepare the batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour blend, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then add the melted butter and vanilla extract. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a smooth batter forms. If desired, incorporate any flavor variations such as cocoa powder, orange zest, or extracts at this stage for customized pizzelles.
Preheat the pizzelle maker: Plug in and preheat your pizzelle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Most pizzelle makers will have an indicator light to show when it is ready for use.
Cook the pizzelles: Lightly grease the pizzelle maker plates if necessary. Scoop about one tablespoon of batter onto the center of the hot pizzelle iron. Close the lid and cook for approximately 30-60 seconds, or until the pizzelles are golden and crisp. Cooking time may vary depending on your machine, so watch the first batch closely.
Cool and shape: Carefully remove the cooked pizzelle using a fork or spatula and transfer to a cooling rack. If you want to shape them into bowls or cones, do so immediately while still warm and pliable by draping over a small bowl or rolling around a cone-shaped object. Allow to cool completely to retain the shape.
Serve and enjoy: Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate if desired. Store pizzelles in an airtight container to keep them crisp.

Notes

Use a good quality gluten free flour blend suitable for baking to ensure the best texture.
The pizzelle maker must be preheated to achieve the correct crispness.
Flavor variations can be combined or modified to your preference.
To keep pizzelles crispy, store them in an airtight container at room temperature and avoid humidity.
For a nut-free, soy-free, and vegetarian-friendly treat, this recipe is ideal.