C. Palmer Pizzelle Iron Model 1000, 800 Watts Pizelle Maker Electric, American Made Pizelle Press, Makes Two 5-Inch Authentic Pizelles, Pizelle Cookie Press, Unique Housewarming Gifts for Her

This is the authentic machine your grandmother had.Tweak your recipe to your liking and then get into that pattern of “pizzelle-making on your kitchen table”.You will be the lady that makes pizzelles that everyone wants, but nobody else has the machine.Everyone likes a pizzelle…

I previously owned a Palmer pizzelle iron (maker) for over 40 years until the heating element no longer worked. I loved it and made hundreds of dozens of pizzelles yearly especially at Christmas. I was thrilled to find one made by Palmer having the same grid pattern as my old one. I received it in a timely fashion, and it was as described and pictured by the seller. It was packaged well. I just cleaned the plates with a soft wet cloth and let it dry thoroughly. It is very important to follow the instructions in the booklet by allowing the pizzelle iron to heat for 15 minutes prior to making the pizzelles.With a folded paper towel I scooped a bit of Crisco each time to wipe over the plates. Be certain to have enough folded paper towel in doing this so you do not burn yourself. Discard several of the first made pizzelles. I like my pizzelles to be a light golden color so I peek just a bit while timing them so they don't become too brown. The pizzelle iron worked beautifully. While the pizzelle iron was operating, it made a few clicking sounds that I do not remember my old one making. I called their customer service number, left a message, and the following day I got a return call. The rep said that the clicking sound is the adjustment being made in its thermostat, and that was normal. I just wiped down the plates after they cooled, placed a folded paper towel between the plates and stored it in its original box. While the booklet does contain some pizzelle recipes, there are many others online. I use vegetable oil in the making of mine and not Crisco or butter. My Italian mother-in-law always used vegetable oil, anise flavoring along with some lemon zest and lemon extract. I do the same, and they are delicious. It is easy to experiment with any recipe as well as how large to make your pizzelle. I tend to make mine about 3 1/2 inches in diameter scooping a bit up in a teaspoon. Using another teaspoon, I off load the dough from the other teaspoon to the middle of the plate. Best wishes in using your Palmer pizzelle iron --- you will love it. I am happy and proud that it is made in my state of Pennsylvania.

My family only uses this iron. I finally had to replace mine, it was my grandmother's, so it was probably 25 years old

Works great...allow 15 min to preheat

We tried making gluten free pizzelles with the flour we had on hand.On the first try, our dough was a little too wet and the dough stuck to the Palmer Pizzelle Maker and burned.Tough to clean. The aluminum dies can't be removed from the unit and the unit can't be dunked under water.Had to scrape out the burned dough with a metal pick.Once we got the recipe thick enough, the pizzelles we made were great.There is no on/off switch on the unit. The only way to shut it off is to unplug it.The Palmer Pizzelle Maker does a great job when the thickness of your recipe is correct.

Great iron, made to last. The pizelles come out as thin and crisp as we had hoped. Be sure to follow the enclosed directions to keep it from sticking, especially when first using.

This pizzelle iron is the best pizzelle maker I have ever used. I have been making pizelles for over 45 years and have tried various ones over time. Other brand's tefllon coated ones that I tried do not get very hot, the patterns on the cookies are not very deep, and they take long to make. This PALMER PIZZELLE MAKER gets very hot (which is essential for crisp cookies) and has nice deep patterns that make the cookie look very pretty. It is important to grease the iron as directed before using, If not, the cookie dough will stick in the depressions and be very difficult to clean out. Do not get frustrated if this happen to you, though. Just clean it and start again. However, if greased properly on each first use, it never sticks and wipes clean with a damp paper towel. It is also important to let the iron heat up for at least 15 minutes. One reason the cookies will stick is if you do not let the iron get hot enough... so grease it exactly as directed and let it get hot - it will work out perfectly for you every time!! I would not use any other puzzle maker. While visiting family in another state, I was asked to make pizzelles for them. They showed me their iron, and I tried to use it, but ultimately ordered a Palmer Pizzelle Maker to be sent to their house for me to use! That's how much I love this one!!! You will not be disappointed . I highly recommend this for purchase.I'd also like to add that there is no indicator light for "doneness," but that is not a negative. Each recipe takes a differing time, so you need a little trial and error to see just how long each one takes for you. I sometimes lift up the iron a little and peak to see how they look. Just be careful you don't move the pizzelle or it will mess up the pattern on it (but still be edible). My family likes to eat the "mistakes" as soon as I make them!

I was worried that the pizzelles would stick since it doesn't have a nonstick coating, but they slide right out! It heats evenly, and with a consistent cooking time so you can get in a rhythm making big batches!