(2008 HOLIDAY TEAM)This past holiday season, I searched everywhere for a pizzelle maker that made smaller pizzelles, and I finally found this one -exactly what I wanted. It makes four 3" cookies per batch rather than the one or two larger 5" pizzelles made by the most common makers. Despite this, the dimensions are still small enough (the iron is 6" deep x10" wide, with an additional 4 inches or so for the handle) to store easily when not in use. The nonstick surface needs to be sprayed or brushed with high temperature oil once per session, and the pizzelles never stick.
Operation is simple: you place one-inch balls or a couple of teaspoons of dough, depending on the recipe, in the center of each mold, then close the lid, locking it in place with the metal clip attached to the top handle. Although the instructions estimate approximately 40-50 seconds of cooking per batch, I found that it took a couple of minutes to get mine to the right doneness, but, of course, that may be recipe specific. It does take some experimentation to get the dough placed just right to get centered pizzelles, something that I never found a problem with a bigger pizzelle maker that I used years ago. Even off-center pizzelles cook perfectly -they just don't look as nice. It took me an entire batch to get comfortable, so, if you're planning to make these for an occasion, make sure you allow yourself enough time to practice. The instructions recommend placing the dough just behind the center, but I found that to be horrible advice. Put the balls in the center of each impression, and adjust from there. I had no problem with unevenly cooked or burned cookies, nor did I find that I had to work exceptionally fast.
The pizzelle maker comes with a small, wooden cone shaper. The size of both the cone and the pizzelles makes for tiny waffle cones, something that would be cute as toppers for a bowl of ice cream or for sampling a few flavors, but not very practical for most people. For real waffle cones, I use my machine specifically for that purpose.
This maker makes wonderful pizzelles and stroopwafels in a manageable size. I highly recommend it!
-Debbie Lee Wesselmann
I am so glad I ordered this pizzelle maker. I love the petite size of each waffle and that it makes FOUR at a time. My parents and grandparents all made pizzelles and had a variety of irons, but this one is the best. The prompt shipping is also a big plus!
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I began making pizzelles over forty years ago, using the old-fashioned, long-armed pizzelle iron that you put on a stove burner, that was given to me by the grandmother of a friend. When I found my old first electric pizzelle maker I was thrilled at how much easier it was to use. When it bit the dust after over ten years of use, and since my family loves pizzelles, I had to find a new one fast! This isn't just a Christmas cookie in my family! I came across this mini (piccolo) pizzelle baker on Amazon and decided to give it a try. What a find! It heats up quickly, stays hot batch after batch, bakes the cookies fast and cleans up very nicely. I also love the smaller cookies and so do the rest of my gang. They're easier to make and easier to eat. I didn't use the recipe that was included because I didn't want the added fat and calories from butter, instead I relied on my own recipe from my Nana and they worked perfectly. I did use Pam between batches to prevent sticking, just like with my old machine. I would recommend this to anyone interested in a great pizzelle baker. Even a novice baker can make these interesting, delicious cookies with this pizzelle baker.
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I first bought the Quisinart that makes 2, 4" cookies. I wanted something that made more at one time so I purchased this one. This one makes 4, 3" cookies at a time. Heres the difference: The cuisinart makes thinner cookies. The CucinaPro makes thicker ones that actually taste better.
I can see why some folks complain about the uneveness of cooking but, if you go by the steam that comes out of the machine and open it when the steam stops, the cookies are fine. The color may be a little uneven but it doesn't effect the way the cookie comes out.
I have discoved oils that I use that I like much better than the pure extracts. I believe the company name is LorAnn that is offered on Amazon. Let your imagination run wild. I've made chocolate-peppermint, cinnamon spice, lemon, butter-rum....the list goes on. You can make everything with one machine and not have to turn your oven on!
All-in-all, I think this is a good buy and love it!
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Liked the smaller size. Once I determined the correct amount (many tries) it worked like a charm. ended up using the Pampered chef cookie gun with once push-just the right amount of batter
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I love this gift it was perfect for my friend, but didn't wash well. Not the most practice apron, but it was fuN!
