"Spoons" > wrote in message
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> Hi all,
>
> I received a pizzelle machine for Christmas and I just made my first batch
> a few days ago & even though they turned out great they just don't taste
> like store bought. I find mine were very heavy & dense.


This is the recipe we've used for years.We use anise oil in some, vanilla in
others.

It could also be your pizzelle maker also. Is it the cast aluminum that
makes them very thin, or one of the Teflon coated waffle iron jobs that
makes them too thick?


Pizzelles





Ingredients:



6 eggs at room temperature

1 1/3 cups sugar

1/2 lb margarine, softened

4 cups flour

1 T baking powder

3 T vanilla or 2 T anise









Beat eggs, adding sugar gradually. Beat until smooth.



Add melted margarine and vanilla. Sift flour and baking powder together and
add to the egg mixture.



Mix until smooth batter is sticky but loose enough to be dropped by spoon.







Makes 80 to 100



Optional: Crush anise seed with mortar and pestle and add to
mixture.

Add cocoa mix to make a chocolate version













This is a favorite for holidays and special occasions.