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Biscotti Cookies




Biscotti Cookies
source Esther Asilo
categories cookies, dessert
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INGREDIENTS
  • 2 cup walnuts (then chop) or approx 1 ½ cup pre-chopped nuts
  • 12 oz chocolate chips (I like mini chips)
  • 12 oz dates (then chop) or I use 10 oz pre-chopped dates
  • 1 cup crisco
  • 2 cup sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • [Sift together]
  • 4 cup flour
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp all spice
  • 1 tsp nutmeg

    • INSTRUCTIONS
  • 1. Beat eggs, add vanilla and sugar then shortening.
  • 2. Then mix in sifted ingredients
  • 3. Lastly mix in nuts, dates and chocolate chips
  • 4. Lightly grease baking sheet, then shape dough on sheet
  • 5. Shape a portion of dough into 1/2" thick roll. Flatten to 1 1/2" wide x 1/2" thick
  • 6. Bake 375°F 15-20 minutes or until light cracks form on cookies
  • 7. Cut on an angle; lightly dust with powdered sugar

    • NOTES
    If freezing, hold powdered sugar until serving.

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