Cinnamon Pizzelles

Pizzelles are a favorite dessert, especially in the summer. Classic vanilla pizzelles are terrific, but so are the various flavors. So far, I have tried: Anise, Vanilla Orange, Chocolate, Orange Rum, Coffee, Maple, Cardamom, and Chocolate Mint. This version feature cinnamon and is another great addition to pizzelle variations.

When I was a kid, I did not like cinnamon all that much. But now, I love cinnamon and often add it to many things, such as oatmeal or coffee. The cinnamon pizzelles have great flavor. They would be delicious served with ice cream.

Cinnamon Pizzelles 

• 3 eggs, room temperature
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 3/4 cup flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• powdered sugar for dusting, optional

In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar. Add the cooled butter, vanilla, and cinnamon. Sift in the flour and baking powder into the egg mixture. The batter should be stiff enough to drop by spoon.

Heat up the electric pizzelle iron. Drop a teaspoon of batter onto each grid pattern and close the pizzelle iron. The pizzelles will be ready in about one minute. Remove the pizzelle with tongs and allow to cool on a flat surface for flat pizzelles or immediately shape. Dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy!