Chocolate Mint Pizzelles Recipe (2024)

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Make these chocolate pizzelles to enjoy year round, and not just during the holiday season. These light and crisp cookies are the perfect finish for any meal. Add a different extract to change up the flavor, if desired.

While pizzelles are a traditional Christmas cookie and chocolate mint flavour is traditionally associated with Christmas, these Chocolate Mint Pizzelles are unique and non-traditional. Put your pizzelle iron to work on this easy to make sweet wafer. Then enjoy it with a homemade espresso, mocha, latte, or macchiato.

Heat up your pizzelle iron and get to work. They’ll be ready by coffee time.

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Chocolate Mint Pizzelles Recipe

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  • Author: Chris Dalziel
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 30 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

These Chocolate Mint Pizzelles are unique and non-traditional. Enjoy them with a homemade espresso, mocha, latte, or macchiato.

Ingredients

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  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 c. organic sugar
  • 1/2 c. butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tbsp. chocolate mint extract
  • 1 tsp. peppermint extract
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 c. flour, organic whole wheat
  • 2 tsp. baking powder

Instructions

  • Grease the plates of the pizzelle iron generously with butter or coconut oil.
  • Preheat the pizzelle iron according to the manufacturer’s directions.
  • Set up a cooling rack close to where you are baking the pizzelles. One you start cooking them you need to work fast.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add butter, vanilla, and extracts and beat well.
  • Sift flour and baking powder and add to egg mixture.
  • Mix until just blended. Don’t overwork the batter.
  • Batter will be stiff. If it is too runny it won’t spread properly in the iron.
  • Drop the batter by the teaspoonful into the centre of each circle on the pizzelle iron.
  • Close the pizzelle iron over the batter and let it cook until the steam stops.
  • Once the steam stops and the pizzelles are baked, remove them from the iron.
  • Place them on the cooling rack.
  • Serve them plain, with a dusting of icing sugar, or dip them in melted chocolate.

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Chocolate Mint Pizzelles

Yield: About 30 Pizzelles

Ingredients:

3 eggs

3/4 c. sugar

1/2 c. butter, melted and cooled

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tbsp. chocolate mint extract

1 tsp. peppermint extract

¼ cup cocoa

1 1/2 c. flour

2 tsp. baking powder

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Method:

Grease the plates of the pizzelle iron generously with butter or coconut oil. Preheat the pizzelle iron according to the manufacturer’s directions.

Set up a cooling rack close to where you are baking the pizzelles. One you start cooking them you need to work fast.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.

Add butter, vanilla, and extracts and beat well.

Sift flour and baking powder and add to egg mixture. Mix until just blended. Don’t overwork the batter. Batter will be stiff. If it is too runny it won’t spread properly in the iron.

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Drop the batter by the teaspoonful into the centre of each circle on the pizzelle iron. My pizzelle iron uses just slightly more than 1 tsp. of batter per pizzelle. Follow the directions with your own pizzelle iron.

Close the pizzelle iron over the batter and let it cook until the steam stops. Once the steam stops and the pizzelles are baked, remove them from the iron.

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If you want to roll them into cones do that immediately when they come off the pizzelle iron. They are soft and pliable then. As they cool they will crisp up.

Place them on the cooling rack.

Serve them plain, with a dusting of icing sugar, or dip them in melted chocolate.

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Enjoy!

Other Pizzelles to try

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Traditional Anise Pizzelles

These pizzelles have a lighter flavor, and are a good follow up after a heavy meal. Traditionally, anise was used to help improve digestion after meals.

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Rose scented Pizzelles

These have a sweeter tone, and a heavy floral taste. If you like rose based foods, these pizzelles are perfect for you. The flavor isn’t too overpowering, if you’ve never tried rose-water based baking before, they make a good introduction to flowery flavors in cookies.

Gift Idea:

Pizzelles fit perfectly into a 4 inch round or rectangular cookie tin. 1 batch of 30 pizzelles filled the 5 1/2 inch deep tin. I made a batch of Anise pizzelles and a batch of chocolate mint pizzelles. I alternated them in the tin — 1 chocolate-mint, 1 anise, 1 chocolate mint, 1 anise. It was a lovely presentation for a simple, inexpensive but wow gift. Most people only get to eat pizzelles when they visit an Italian friend. I bought my tins at the dollar store.

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This can be a hostess gift by itself, or part of a gift basket of coffee or tea, biscuits, and a pretty mug. Simply match the mug to the interests of the recipient — A Dr. Who mug for the Dr. Who fan, A Lord of the Rings mug for your Lord of the Rings fan.

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FAQs

Why are my pizzelles not crunchy? ›

Pizzelles should be crunchy! They're a thin, light, crispy cookie. If your pizelles are soft, it means they have absorbed moisture from the air or they weren't cooked enough.

Is pizzelle batter supposed to be thick? ›

Pizzelle batter is very thick and sticky, so it can be hard to transfer off of a spoon onto a waffle maker. Instead, pipe the batter in a swirl with a large open tip (Wilton 1A) so it fills the whole section when pressed.

How many flavors of pizzelles are there? ›

We Offer Over 90 Flavors!

Our specialty gourmet sweet treats are both petite in size and have a unique soft, flaky texture.

Why are my pizzelles sticking to the pizzelle maker? ›

A: Did you coat the pizzele maker with oil before starting to make a batch? That's the first thing you must do each time. Put a little oil on it, wipe up the excess and heat it up!

How do you crisp up pizzelles? ›

If you have access to an oven, preheat it to 300 degrees. Stack the cookies on a sheet pan and place in the oven, then turn the oven off. Let cookies remain in warm oven for an hour or longer to dry out. This should help return some of the crispiness to the pizzelles.

Is butter or margarine better for pizzelles? ›

As far as the fat used in pizzelle, some recipes will call for oil, others margarine, lard or Crisco. But having tried other fats, I always return to unsalted butter. They crisp up nicely, don't have an oily aftertaste, and cook to perfection in their special pizzelle press.

Should I spray my pizzelle maker? ›

Oil - it could very well be that modern pizzelle makers are so "nonstick" that you do not need to use any cooking spray. Am noting here that when you research recipes, you may encounter a debate about whether or not to use oil or butter. For years our family uses a light spray of cooking oil as needed - it's just fine.

What do you grease a pizzelle iron with? ›

You'll need to grease your uncoated pizzelle iron before getting the batter on there, and since we suggest using shortening or vegetable oil for best results, we always have a pastry brush on hand to get every little nook and cranny well coated.

What does pizzelle mean in italian? ›

A Crispy History

Pizzelles, the oldest known waffle cookies, originated in Italy. The name pizzelle is based on the Italian word 'pizze' meaning round and flat, with the ending 'elle' referring to its small size.

Who makes the best pizzelles? ›

Our Top Pick: CucinaPro Pizzelle Baker

For the pizzelle traditionalist, it's also available in a polished stainless steel interior. We love that it has a steam guard and cool-touch handles, so you don't have to worry about burning your hands. There is also a clamp on the end of the handles to keep the batter level.

How do Italians eat pizzelles? ›

Pizzelle are popular during Christmas and Easter. They are often found at Italian weddings, alongside other traditional pastries such as cannoli and traditional Italian cookies. It is also common to sandwich two pizzelle with cannoli cream (ricotta blended with sugar) or hazelnut spread.

What is the original flavor of pizzelles? ›

Although Anise (Black licorice) is the “traditional” flavor of the pizzelle, modern options include vanilla, peppermint, anisette, lemon and chocolate but there are countless recipes and flavor combinations for this humble Italian cookie.

What is the best way to store pizzelles? ›

The best way to keep pizzelle cookies nice and crisp is to make sure they are cooled completely before storing or stacking. They're best stored wrapped in aluminum foil but you can also use plastic bags, containers, or cookie tins once cooled.

What is the best way to clean a pizzelle iron? ›

🙃 Make sure you clean your metal pizzelle iron properly and often!! While the iron is still hot use a stiff brush or wooden utensil to remove any crumbs and wipe down with paper towels. 🙃 You should also season your iron after every couple of uses. To do this heat add oil to your iron and heat up just until hot.

How long are pizzelles good for? ›

pizzelles for up to 2 months.

Why are my cookies soft instead of crunchy? ›

Soft cookies have a water concentration of 6% or higher – moisture being the variable in texture. To make cookies crispy, add less liquid or bake it in the oven for longer to dry out the dough.

Why are my cookies soft instead of crispy? ›

The ingredients you use and how you shape your cookies both play an important role in whether your cookies turn out crispy or chewy. The type of flour and sugar you use, if your cookie dough contains eggs, and whether you use melted or softened butter all factor into the crispy-chewy equation, too.

How do you keep pizzelles hard? ›

*Tip: Make sure you fully cool your pizzelles and do not cover for several hours as they will get mushy and soft – you want them to stay crispy! That's why I love my metal tin or glass containers – they keep them nice and fresh! I never close the lid too tight – they need to breathe!

Why aren t my cookies crinkling? ›

The signature crinkle effect happens when the cookies spread and crack as they bake. If your cookies aren't crinkling, it might be because the dough is too warm (try chilling it for longer before baking), or the oven temperature might be too low (ensure your oven is correctly preheated).

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