Description
Italian waffle cookies blend crisp textures with delicate almond flavors, offering a delightful European-style dessert. Elegant and simple, these treats provide a perfect companion to afternoon espresso or an elegant finish to dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or almond extract for variation)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- Powdered sugar (optional)
- Melted chocolate (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Warm the waffle iron to medium heat, creating an ideal cooking environment for delicate cookies.
- Dough Composition: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each. Mix in vanilla extract to elevate the flavor profile.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together, eliminating potential clumps and ensuring uniform distribution.
- Mixture Fusion: Delicately fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, minimizing stirring to preserve the dough’s tender texture.
- Waffle Iron Setup: Lightly grease the waffle iron surfaces with non-stick spray or butter to prevent adherence and promote even browning.
- Cooking Process: Deposit measured dough portions onto the waffle iron, allowing space for gentle spreading. Close the lid and cook for 1-2 minutes until achieving a golden-brown finish with a crisp exterior.
- Cooling and Finishing: Transfer waffle cookies to a wire rack, allowing them to cool and set completely. Optionally, embellish with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of melted chocolate for added sophistication.
- Storage and Serving: Enjoy immediately for optimal crispness, or preserve in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to three days.
Notes
- Prevent Dough Stickiness: Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes before cooking to reduce stickiness and make handling easier.
- Control Waffle Iron Temperature: Use medium heat to avoid burning; uneven or high temperatures can quickly turn cookies dark or crispy.
- Master Portioning Technique: Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon for consistent cookie sizes, ensuring uniform cooking and professional appearance.
- Customize Flavor Variations: Experiment with add-ins like chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or citrus zest to personalize the waffle cookies’ taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Belgian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 53 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg