noun
- A thin, crisp Italian waffle cookie made with a special pizzelle iron, typically flavored with anise or vanilla.
Usage: Also spelled 'pizzella' (plural: pizzelle or pizzellas).; Common in Italian-American cuisine and holiday traditions.
Examples
- My grandmother made pizzelle cookies every Christmas using her antique iron.
- The bakery sells fresh pizzelle with a delicate anise flavor.
- She rolled the warm pizzelle into a cone shape while it was still soft.
- Pizzelle are often served at Italian festivals and family gatherings.
- The recipe for pizzelle has been passed down through three generations of our family.