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Pizzelle

These cookies are made with a pizzelle iron. I have seen recipes that suggest using a waffle iron in lieu of a pizelle iron.

type: drop
makes: 6

1 cup butter
4 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon whiskey, optional
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 cup ground hazelnuts

Sift flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and baking powder together; set aside.
Melt the butter.
Beat eggs, sugar, and salt until light.
Add melted butter.
Add vanilla and whiskey.
Add dry ingredients.
Fold in hazelnuts.
Heat pizzelle iron and place 1 teaspoon of batter on each imprint.
Close iron and bake 30 seconds.
Transfer to wire racks to cool.

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Reviews/Comments:

Helen Campbell from Drexel Hill, PA
I followed the recipe as is.  It make a soft pizzelle with a very nice flavor. I was pleased and I would make this cookie again.