Description
Delightfully crisp and golden wafer rolls studded with finely chopped raisins, perfect as a light dessert or a sweet snack. These Eastern European-inspired treats combine a buttery, vanilla-infused batter with the natural sweetness of raisins, cooked to perfection in a wafer roll maker or pizzelle iron. Easy to make and elegantly shaped, they’re ideal for holiday celebrations or everyday enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Add-ins & Garnish
- ½ cup raisins, finely chopped
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Iron: Prepare your wafer roll maker or pizzelle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for cooking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating the perfect base for your batter.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract for aromatic flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a smooth batter forms without lumps.
- Fold in Raisins: Carefully fold the finely chopped raisins into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Cook the Wafers: Drop about 1 tablespoon of batter onto the center of the heated wafer iron, close the lid, and cook for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the wafers are golden and crisp.
- Shape the Rolls: Quickly remove each wafer while still hot and roll it around a wooden dowel or the handle of a spoon to create a tube shape. Allow them to cool and set on a wire rack.
- Repeat: Continue cooking and rolling the remaining batter until all wafer rolls are made.
- Serve: Once cooled, dust the wafer rolls lightly with powdered sugar if desired before serving for an added touch of sweetness and presentation.
Notes
- If you don’t have a wafer roll maker, you can cook a thin layer of batter on a skillet and roll them quickly while hot, though the texture may be thicker and less crisp.
- Store the wafer rolls in an airtight container to maintain their crispness and freshness.
- Fine chopping raisins ensures even distribution and ease of folding into the batter.
