Taffiny Elrod

Dec 21, 2020 · min read

Vanilla Pizzelle

Pizzelle are a classic Italian cookie, often made for Christmas. They are made on a pizzelle iron which is like a waffle iron and gives them their decorative shape. The lemon flavor is bright and delightful in these pizzelles, but you can substitute anise extract for a more traditional Italian flavor. They are also wonderful made with lemon meringue keto chow for full lemon flavor.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Course Dessert

Servings cookies

Calories 47.3kcal

Equipment

Pizzelle Iron

Ingredients

2large egg(s)
1/4cupgranulated erythritol
1/4cuplight olive oilor avocado oil
1lemon zest
1/2 tspvanilla extract
1servingVanilla Keto Chow
Pinchsalt

Instructions

Beat eggs for at least three minutes, or until they are light, fluffy, and doubled in volume. This gives the pizzelle a light texture and makes the batter much easier to work with.
Gradually beat in erythritol on low speed, then beat in oil, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
Mix in the Keto Chow and salt.
Let the batter rest while you heat your pizzelle iron.
When your iron is heated, drop about a Tbsp.-size ball of dough onto your iron. For best results, drop it slightly nearer the back of the iron because it will be pushed toward the front as you close it.
Cook according to the manufacturer’s directions. When the pizzelle is done, it should be lightly golden, but not brown. Depending on the iron, this could take 20 seconds to 2 minutes.
Gently remove the cooked pizzelle from the iron with a small spatula. It will be very soft, but it will crisp as it cools. Lay the cooked pizzelles in a single layer on a rack to cool. Use a pair of kitchen shears to trim the edges, if desired. While they are still warm, they can be shaped by draping over a small cup or wrapping them around a cannoli form.
When they are cool, stack them in a box or tin that isn’t completely airtight (so they stay crisp). If needed, they can be re-crisped at a low temperature in the oven.
Dust with powdered sweetener for a decorative touch.

Keyword Chef Taffiny Elrod, Vanilla

Photos by Sarah DeYoung

Nutrition Facts

Vanilla Pizzelle

Serving Size

1 cookie

Amount per Serving

Calories

47.3

% Daily Value*

Fat

4.2

Saturated Fat

0.6

Polyunsaturated Fat

0.56

Monounsaturated Fat

2.8

Cholesterol

13.2

Sodium

70.7

Potassium

107.23

Carbohydrates

4.3

Fiber

0.4

Sugar

0.1

Sugar Alcohol

3.78

Net Carbs

0.11

Protein

2.2

Vitamin A

84.07

Vitamin C

8.17

Calcium

50.76

Iron

0.19

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Taffiny Elrod

Keto Chef

Taffy Elrod is a chef, cooking instructor, and recipe developer with a passion for making good food accessible to everyone. Born into a family of artists and cooks, she learned early on that food was a powerful medium for creation and change. She has been creating Keto Chow recipes since 2018 and also shares her favorite tips and tricks with Keto Chow blog readers to make their keto cooking and baking more successful and enjoyable. She lives in New York’s Hudson Valley with her husband Pizza Man, and their rescue cat Kit-Kat.