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    Meyer Lemon Pizzelle
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    Makes 40-50

    1 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
    6 Large Eggs, room temp
    2 Sticks of Butter, melted and cooled
    3 teaspoons... more 
    Photo by: Nicole Franzen
    Meyer Lemon Pizzelle
    Save and print this recipe on FOOD52.
    Makes 40-50

    1 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
    6 Large Eggs, room temp
    2 Sticks of Butter, melted and cooled
    3 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
    1 teaspoon Pure Orange Extract
    Zest of 3 Meyer Lemons
    4 teaspoons Baking Powder
    4 cups All-Purpose Flour

    1. Combine the sugar and eggs in the bowl of a mixer. 2. Beat on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes.
    3. Slowly drizzle the melted butter into the mixture, while mixing on medium speed. Add the extracts then the zest.
    4. On low speed, add the flour 1/2 cup at a time.
    5. If your batter is too liquid, add more flour, a tablespoon at a time until the batter is stiff.
    6. Using a tablespoon scoop, place dollops of batter into the iron. Repeat 20-25 more times. The cookies take about 25-30 seconds in the iron. less 
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    Thu, Aug 2, 2012 1:29 PM EDT
    In honor of our Summer Food Fights, we've decided to pay homage to the other big competition that's going on -- you know the one in which athletes from all over the world compete for eternal glory? -- with these 8 international desserts.

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