Lemon Pizzelle

4.97 from 59 votes

An addictive Italian wafer cookie with a hint of lemon.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Servings: large cookies

3 eggs
⅔ cup (130 grams) granulated white sugar (I prefer superfine also known as castor sugar)
½ cup (120ml) light tasting olive oil (see "ingredients" section above )
zest of 1 lemon finely grated (see notes for variations)
1½ cups (188 grams) all purpose (plain) flour (more if needed to achieve correct consistency)
pinch salt
powdered sugar for dusting

Preheat pizzelle iron according to manufacture's instructions.
In a medium bowl lightly whisk together eggs, sugar, olive oil and lemon zest until combined. Stir in flour and salt.
The batter should be a thick cake batter consistency which falls easily from a spoon. It shouldn't be thin enough to pour off a spoon. If necessary, incorporate a little more flour.
The pizzelle iron should be preheated as mentioned in step 1. Brush both sides of the patterned plate with olive oil or melted butter. Avoid spray oils.
Place a spoonful (this amount will vary depending on the size of your pizzelle iron) onto the center.
Close the lid of the iron, which will squeeze the batter so that it spreads throughout the mold. If some batter comes out around the sides, use a spatula to scrape it away.
The batter will create a lot of steam and hiss. Cook for for 30-60 seconds. When the hissing subsides, it's a sign that it's time to check if the lemon pizzelle are ready.
Open the lid to check if the pizzelle a browned enough. If it is ready, use a spatula to carefully lift it off the iron. Lay flat on a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust cooled pizzelle with powdered sugar if desired. Store in airtight container.

Top Tips

Be sure to preheat the pizzelle iron.
Adjust the amount of batter needed according to how small or large your particular iron plate is.
Cooking times will also vary.
Consider the first pizzelle a bit of a practice run. You may need more or less batter and it may take less or more time to cook.
Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Variation