Pizzelle Cookie Maker

The bestselling Pizzelle cookie maker is the VillaWare V3600-NS Prego Nonstick Pizzelle Baker. It bakes two pizzelles at a time. Each pizzelle is five inches. This only takes thirty seconds, so it is good for both large and small batches.

The pizzelle cookie maker from VillaWare has a nonstick grid that makes it easy to clean up after using. It has a light to let you know when it is ready to bake pizzelles, and a steam guard safety feature.

The VillaWare doesn't take up much space on your counter. Its dimensions in inches are 15 x 12 x 4. When not in use it can stand upright to save more space and has a cord wrap. The unit comes with a 1 year warranty. It costs less than $50 on Amazon where it maintains a five star customer rating.

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Another baker of this Italian cookies is the Cuisinart WM-PZ2 Pizzelle Press. Like the VillaWare, it makes two at time. These are slightly smaller and each pizzelle is four inches. A traditional decorative pattern is baked into each cookie, which can then be eaten straight or rolled and filled. It comes with a rolling dowel if you want to make cannoli and a measuring spoon.

It will take up even less counter space than the VillaWare. The dimensions of the Cuisinart WM-PZ2 Pizzelle Press are 9.5" by 9.5" by 4.8". It stands upright for storage. It retails for $50 but is currently selling on Amazon for just under $40, where it gets four stars in customer reviews.

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If you want to make more than two pizzelles at a time, you might want to look into the CucinaPro 220-03 Piccolo Pizzelle Baker. It makes four pizzelles at a time. They are smaller than from the other baker at 3.25 inches each. The grid is nonstick for easy clean up. The CucinaPro 220-03 piccolo pizzelle baker uses 750 watts. It comes with a cone roller.

Like the other bakers, this one won't take up too much room. The dimensions in inches are 10.2 by 10 by 5. It sells for around $60, but is currently ten dollars less on Amazon.

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Another well liked pizzelle cookie maker is the Chef's Choice 835 Pizzelle Pro Express Bake. Unlike the others, it bakes three at a time. The pizzelles are three inches. It takes between 45-60 seconds for each batch, and the appliance recovers the heat instantly so it can quickly make more.

The plates are nonstick and have traditional patterns. There is also an overflow channel which solves the problem of excess batter. A dial lets you choose the color you want, and indicator lights let you know when it is ready.

A wooden cannoli dowl, a batter spoon, and cannoli and pizzelle recipes are included. The Chef's Choice 835 Pizzelle Pro Express Bake is 9" x 10" x 3 ¼" and it stores upright. It retails for around $60, but is on sale for $20 less on Amazon, where it maintains a five star rating.

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