Orange Pizzelle

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A thin and crispy Italian wafer flavored with orange zest. Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without orange pizzelle! I own a Villaware® Prima Pizzelle Baker. It makes 2 pizzelle at a time. Store in an airtight container.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 mins
Total Time:
21 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
2 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 3 eggs, at room temperature

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • ½ cup butter, melted

  • 1 tablespoon orange extract

  • 2 teaspoons triple sec (orange-flavored liqueur)

  • 8 drops yellow food coloring

  • 4 drops red food coloring

  • 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest

Directions

  1. Sift flour and baking powder together in a small bowl.

  2. Beat the eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, adding sugar gradually until mixture thickens. Beat in melted butter gradually until well-blended. Stir in orange extract, triple sec, yellow food coloring, and red food coloring. Carefully stir in sifted flour and baking powder until batter is stiff and smooth. Fold in grated orange zest.

  3. Grease and preheat pizzelle baker according to manufacturer's instructions.

  4. Use a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon cookie scoop to drop batter onto the preheated pizzelle baker. Bake until browned, 30 to 40 seconds. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

104 Calories
5g Fat
14g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 104
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 57mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 17mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 20mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.