Cannoli Shells - Pizzelle Iron

Submitted by Liz (Chef #1195574)

"I love a great cannoli, but HATE to fry the shells because of the mess. I found a pizzelle iron recipe for cannoli shells on All-Recipes.com and would love to share. Not only do they taste GREAT and are less messy to make...they are lower in both calories and fat!!!! LOVE IT!!!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 24 Shells

ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1⁄2 cup white sugar
• 1⁄4 cup melted butter
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
• 3 tablespoons cold water

directions

1. In a medium bowl, stir together the eggs, sugar, melted butter and oil. Stir in the flour, baking soda and cinnamon. Then add the cold water and vinegar. Mix well until smooth.
2. Pre-heat the pizzelle iron. Drop the cannoli batter 1 tablespoon at a time onto the iron, close lid and bake for 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully remove cookies and roll onto cylinders while they are hot. Allow to cool then remove from cylinder.
3. Fill with your favorite cannoli filling. ENJOY!