Pizzelle

Pizzelle, also called ferratelle, are Italian waffle cookies made from flour, eggs, sugar, butter or vegetable oil, and a flavoring, usually anise or anisette, less commonly vanilla or lemon zest. Pizzelle can be hard and crisp or soft and chewy depending on the ingredients and method of preparation. It can be molded while it is still warm, and can be used as the the shell for cannoli.