Walnut Biscotti

These bite-sized anise and walnut cookies are delicious with coffee or tea.

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 80 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 4 eggs
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 1 teaspoon anise extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon black walnut extract
• 4 ½ teaspoons baking powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir together flour and baking powder and set aside.

Step 2

Beat together eggs and sugar in a large bowl until well blended. Stir in butter, extracts, black walnut flavoring and the walnuts. Gradually stir flour mixture into creamed mixture, blending well.

Step 3

Divide dough on a floured surface into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 14 inch rope.

Step 4

Place four ropes about 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake in a 325 degree F (165 degree C) oven for approximately 20 minutes, until bottoms are pale gold in color.

Step 5

Let cool about 2 minutes on the baking sheet. Use a serrated knife to cut each rope on a diagonal into slices 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. Lay slices close together on their sides and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until lightly toasted (approximately 15 minutes). Cool completely on the baking sheet. Store airtight.