Spring Pizzelles

These pizzelles are as yummy as they are pretty!!  I was thinking of spring and Easter treats to make and I always think of pizzelles as a Christmas treat covered with powdered sugar!  But, add some colored sprinkles and they become fun springtime treats :)  

I used almond and vanilla extracts but if you wish you can substitute for the traditional anise!  Obviously these require a pizzelle press, which looks just like a waffle iron.  You can find them at most kitchen stores and they are very inexpensive! 

4 eggs
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup butter, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/3 cups flour
2 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
4-5 tablespoons colored sprinkles

In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment beat together whisk and sugar until foamy, about 2 minutes.  Mix in butter and extracts.  

In separate bowl sift together flour and baking powder.  Slowly mix into batter.  Mix until just combined.  

Heat pizzelle press to preferred setting.

Place some of the batter, about 1/4,  into a small bowl.  Stir in 1 tablespoon of sprinkles.  Continue with remainder of batter as needed.   

Cook according to your individual presses directions.

I have the Cuisinart Pizzelle maker.  I put it on the highest setting, which is 5 and I use about 1/2 a tablespoon for each cookie and it makes two at once. I cooked each for about 30-40 seconds.  When you remove them from the press they will still be soft.  Set onto cooking rack and they will harden in just a few minutes!