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Ingredients
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1 cup butter, room temperature
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2 ½ cups white sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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8 eggs
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7 teaspoons baking powder
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8 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons anise extract
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3 teaspoons anise seed
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1 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
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2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F ( 190 degrees C ).
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In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar Gradually add the vanilla and eggs while mixing. Sift together the flour and baking powder; stir into the egg mixture. For plain biscotti, do not add anything else (see Cook's Note). Stir in the anise extract and anise seed. Add walnuts if desired.
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Wet or grease your hands and shape dough out into 4 logs as long as your baking sheet will allow. Pat each one to about 3/4 inch in height, and 3 inches wide. Brush with beaten egg yolks.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until golden brown. Slice logs at an angle, cutting pieces into 1/2 to 3/4-inch wide cookies. Place slices back onto the cookie sheet, standing upright, if possible; leave a gap between the slices. Return to the oven and bake until cookies are dry and lightly toasted, about 10 minutes more.
Cook's Notes:
For plain biscotti, omit all of the flavorings. For walnut cookies, omit the anise seed and extract.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
146 | Calories |
5g | Fat |
22g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 60 | |
Calories 146 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 5g | 7% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 12% |
Cholesterol 40mg | 13% |
Sodium 89mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate 22g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
Total Sugars 9g | |
Protein 3g | 6% |
Calcium 42mg | 3% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 39mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.