I make the mini-pizzelle size (with anise, which we adore in springerle), and make simple stacks for dessert by topping a cookie with a bit of strawberry jam (homemade freezer jam, so it tastes quite fresh), a dollop of whipped cream, and another cookie. I also sometimes drape them over a rolling pin when they come off the iron to create a good shape for filling. The iron is pricey, but such fun to use at the holidays. I've been so unimaginative all these years! Use as a base for sandwich cookies, or to make tulipes (which I always figured had to be made with some florentine-like base) - YES! Thanks, Sharon - PJH

• Reply