Pizzelles

This recipe was the grand prize winner of the 2021 Beyond Celiac Gluten-Free Holiday Recipe Contest!

Recipe by Deb Graham

Gluten-Free Pizzelles by Deb

• 2 cups gluten-free baking mix (flour)
• 3 large eggs
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons gluten-free vanilla extract

• Anise pizzelles: 2 tablespoons anise extract and 2 tablespoons anise seeds
• Orange pizzelles: 2 tablespoons gluten-free orange extract (or Grand Marnier) and 2 tablespoons orange zest
• Coconut pizzelles: 2 tablespoons coconut extract and 2 tablespoons lemon or orange zest
• Chocolate orange pizzelles: add ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons orange zest

Directions:

1. Add the vanilla (or other flavored extract) to the melted butter and set aside.
2. Whisk together the eggs and sugar in a separate bowl until well-combined.
3. Add the melted butter and vanilla in a slow, steady stream while continuing to whisk until well-blended.
4. Add the baking mix and various spices or seeds, orange zest, etc., and using a rubber spatula stir everything together until just combined, but don’t over mix.
5. Important—let the batter sit for 10 minutes before baking. This will create a better texture.
6. Drop a rounded teaspoonful of batter into the center of a pizzelle iron.* Close lid and bake for 60–75 seconds, depending on your pizzelle iron. Check for doneness often.
7. Let cool on a wire rack.