Vanilla Orange Pizzelles

Recently, our niece Amanda turned 14, and to help celebrate her birthday, I made these vanilla orange pizzelles. I frequently make pizzelles for family events and sometimes try out new flavors. The potential flavor options for pizzelles seems endless. I have tried various combinations in the past and look forward to trying all sorts of new flavor combination in the future. These vanilla orange pizzelles were a hit.

The basic pizzelle recipe is quite easy. Pizzelles have a higher ratio of eggs compared to other cookies which gives them their specific flavor and texture. Various flavors or combinations of flavors can be made by using different flavor additives with the basic recipe. I had previously made rum orange pizzelles, and like those, these vanilla orange pizzelles had a nice subtle orange flavor.

Vanilla Orange Pizzelles 

• 3 eggs, room temperature
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 4 tsp. grated orange peel
• 2 cups flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• powdered sugar for dusting

In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar. Add the softened butter, vanilla, and orange peel. Gradually add the flour and baking powder. The batter should be stiff enough to drop by spoon.

Preheat the pizzelle maker. Drop the batter onto each plate, close the pizzelle maker and allow to cook for about one minute. Remove each pizzelle to a flat surface to cool. Dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy!