Mint Chocolate Pizzelles

Since we are smack in the middle of the holiday season I've started making pizzelles. They have officially become our go-to holiday treat for four reasons.
1. They are delicious.
2. They are cheap
3. They easy to make.
4. They cook fast.
If you've never had or made them, pizzelles are a thin, crispy cookie made kind of like a waffle but on a pizzelle iron. Anyway, our family is hooked. The cookies themselves are mildly sweet and perfect for pairing with tea or coffee. We usually go for the plain ones but this year I wanted to make something especially with my husband in mind. He's a mint chocolate chip fan. Ice cream, cake, whatever. He loves it. So I decided to see if I could figure out how to make a mint chocolate pizzelle. Well I did figure it out. And it's really yummy. The taste kind of reminds me of a thin mint. I'm sure that if you dipped one edge of these in chocolate it would be heaven. But for now, here is my Mint Chocolate Pizzelle recipe. Depending on how large you make them it makes around 24 cookies.

Mint Chocolate Pizzelles

Ingredients:

 3 eggs

 1 cup white sugar

 3/4 of a stick (or 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons) melted butter

 1 tablespoon mint extract (If you want it more seasonal, use peppermint extract)

 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

 1/4 cup cocoa powder

 2 teaspoons baking powder

Have iron heating while mixing the pizzelles. Once it is ready, make sure to spray with cooking spray  or brush with oil. You may have to reapply a few times as you cook. In large bowl, beat eggs and sugar together until smooth. Mix in butter and mint extract. In separate bowl whisk or sift together flour, cocoa powder and baking powder. Combine flour and egg mixtures. Beat together until smooth. Use a piping bag and place desired amount onto pizzelle iron. Cook for 20-30 seconds. Let cool and enjoy!!!