Anisette Toast (Italian Biscotti) Recipe

Name: Anisette Toast (Italian Biscotti)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup oil; 2 cups sugar; 6 eggs; 1 Tbl. vanilla or almond extract; 1/4 cup Anise oil or extract, or Anisette liqueur; 4 tsp. baking powder; pinch of salt; 4 cups flour; 3/4 cup chopped, toasted nuts (such as almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, cashews, etc); 1-1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, or chocolate of choice; 1 Tbl. shortening

Servings: persons

3/4 cup oil
2 cups sugar
6 eggs
1 Tbl. vanilla or almond extract
1/4 cup Anise oil or extract, or Anisette liqueur
4 tsp. baking powder
pinch of salt
4 cups flour
3/4 cup chopped, toasted nuts (such as almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, cashews, etc)
1-1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, or chocolate of choice
1 Tbl. shortening

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Grease and flour a deep (about 1-2 inch deep) cookie sheet (such as a jelly roll pan). Mix the oil and sugar in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl mix the eggs, vanilla, and Anisette. Add this to the sugar/oil mixture. Then add the baking powder and salt to the sugar/oil/egg mixture. Mix well. Place the flour in a large bowl and make a well in the center. Pour the sugar/oil/egg mixture into the flour and mix till well combined. Add in the nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth it out. Bake at 350u00b0F until light brown on top and firm in the center - about 35 minutes. Once baked, cut into long, narrow slices and toast, spread out on the cookie sheet, on all sides in a 300u00b0F oven until crunchy (toasting time may be vary between 10-20 minutes, depending on how moist the cookies are). Be careful not to burn them.
2
For a chocolate dipped Biscotti, melt semi-sweet chocolate and shortening over a double boiler, and dip the cooled cookies on one side into the chocolate. Place on wax paper and allow chocolate to set.

1782

kcal

Calories

Fat

213

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup oil, 2 cups sugar, 6 eggs, 1 Tbl. vanilla or almond extract, and more.

Yes, Anisette Toast (Italian Biscotti) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Anisette Toast (Italian Biscotti)

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