They are pleasantly sweet, made with almond paste and pine nuts, but no flour. This requires a pizzelle iron, similar to a waffle iron in appearance. Makes thin wafer-like cookies with snowflake designs, an Italian tradition for Christmas or anytime. My pizzelle iron is the single cookie iron that you break into 4 triangles. This recipe calls for a batter-like dough and is baked on a pizzelle iron.
Powdered sugar adds an elegant touch.
In the Italian version, vanilla is replaced by anise. Chocolate may also be used. An Italian biscotti - very crunchy. These are not too sweet but they are addicting. This is an Italian cookie.