Good morning! Forgive me for not posting yesterday. I tried to post last night, but I was having difficulty getting my pictures to be where I wanted them in the post and it was becoming very frustrating. They are not lining up where I want them now, either, but this morning I can live with it for the sake of getting something on here. After all, it's the cookie that matters-right?I have been looking forward to making this cookie for months! I was so excited when I saw that it landed on my schedule. The flavors looked wonderful to me and I love pizzelles. I never had them growing up. As an adult, it is the first cookie I choose on a platter of cookies.
My boss (she knows who she is) told me to make a double batch so that's what I did. I emptied out my flour and sugar canisters and the little bit of rum I had but it was all enough to make the two batches. Putting it all together was a breeze because I am an expert baker now. This recipe called for sifting the flour and baking soda together. That did not even stump me because I have a sifter! Imagine that. I don't think I've ever used it but taking it from my mom 10 years ago now has a purpose!
Thanks to my friend, Sandy, for lending me her pizzelle maker. I wanted to make the thin ones and she has the machine for both. It took some getting used to and my son, Jake, was right by my side eating all the scraps that came out of the first couple of tries. Unfortunately for him, I got the hang of it. Again, it was my melon baller that saved the day. It measured out the exact right amount of dough. I think that tool has been the most useful in my entire cookie experience. To think that I've never balled a melon with it!
The cookies do not disappoint! They are heavenly with the orange flavor and crispy texture. I may have to invest in a pizzelle maker! Until then, I'll have to be real nice to Sandy so she lets me borrow it!
Happy Friday!
shelly
