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Chocolate Pizzelle

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This Chocolate Pizzelle Recipe offers a delicious twist on the classic Italian cookie. These delicate, crisp cookies are made using a pizzelle iron and feature rich cocoa flavor with hints of cinnamon. Perfect for cookie trays or special occasions, they are quick and easy to prepare, delivering beautifully patterned chocolate pizzelles dusted with powdered sugar.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted and completely cooled
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of kosher salt

Optional

  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare Butter and Pizzelle Iron: Melt the butter and allow it to cool completely. Preheat the pizzelle iron and lightly grease it, either by spraying with cooking spray or wiping with a paper towel dipped in vegetable oil.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and kosher salt until evenly combined.
  3. Beat Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs with both measurements of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the cooled melted butter and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine.
  4. Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Add half of the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just blended. Fold in the remaining dry ingredients carefully, mixing until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  5. Bake the Pizzelles: Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the batter onto the center of each pizzelle pattern. Close the iron and cook for 1 to 1 ½ minutes, or until the cookies are golden. Timing may vary depending on your iron.
  6. Cool and Serve: Using a spatula, carefully remove the pizzelles and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.

Notes

  • Instead of cooking spray, lightly oil the pizzelle iron by wiping it with a paper towel dipped in vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
  • Cooking time will vary based on your specific pizzelle iron, so watch closely during the first few batches.
  • Allow the butter to cool completely before adding to the eggs to prevent cooking them or curdling the mixture.

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