Biscotti

Biscotti are twice-baked Italian cookies that are wonderfully light, crisp, and perfect for dipping in coffee. Drizzle with chocolate for a festive food gift.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 83 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon anise extract, or 3 drops anise oil
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 3.25 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease two cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.

Step 2

Divide dough into two equal pieces. Form each piece into a log the length of a cookie sheet. Place one log on each of the prepared sheets; and press dough down to 1/2-inch thickness.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer logs to wire racks; let sit until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Slice each log crosswise into about eighteen 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place slices cut-sides up back on the cookie sheets.

Step 5

Bake until lightly toasted and golden brown, 6 to 10 minutes per side.

Step 6

Beat sugar, oil, eggs, and anise extract together in a medium bowl until well-blended. Combine flour and baking powder in a separate bowl; stir into egg mixture to form a heavy dough.