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Pizzelle Cookies, Vegan Version

Vegan Italian pizzelles offer the same classic flavor and texture, but using only plant-based ingredients! This recipe uses simple ingredients to make these beautifully delicate and delicious waffle cookie that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Italian
Servings 28 cookies
Calories 77 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 9 tablespoons liquid egg substitute see notes below
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter melted, or coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • powdered sugar for dusting (optional but nice!)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the liquid egg substitute and sugar with a hand mixer or whisk.
  • Add in the melted vegan butter and vanilla, Continue to mix.
  • Ise a sifter or mesh strainer to sift your dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  • Using the hand mixer, mix until a thick batter forms.
  • Turn on your pizzelle maker and allow it to heat up. I usually use setting 3, but it may vary depending on the pizzelle maker being used.
  • Scoop one tablespoon of the batter into the center of each pizzelle mold and close the press. Allow them to cook for 30-60 seconds, depending on how crispy you want them.
  • Remove them from the press gently and place them on a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Repeat until all the batter is used.
  • When the cookies are fully cooled, dust each with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

NOTE:

Vegan Liquid Egg: You have options, including purchased products such as Neat Egg or Vegan Egg Replacer by Ener-G. Another option is to make a flax egg (ground flax seed in water) but that might change the color of your cookies.
To cut down on the simple carbs, use a sugar substitute such as Swerve. You can use Swerve confectioners sugar for the final dusting, too.
While these usually utilize all-purpose flour, you might try other types, including white wheat flour.
Try different flavors! Add a little flavor extracts such as almond, orange, or lemon.
And of course, chocolate Pizzelles are always welcome!