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Italian Easter Cookies (Biscotti)

Italian Easter Cookies (Biscotti)

Cost $10, save $15

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  • 90 Min
  • 72 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 6 cups all-purpose flour
    • 6 teaspoons baking powder
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt

  • Wet Ingredients

    • 1 cup shortening (such as butter-flavored Crisco®)
    • 🍚 1 cup white sugar
    • 🥚 4 whole eggs
    • 2 teaspoons anise extract
    • 🌸 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 🥛 1 cup milk

  • Icing and Decorations

    • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
    • 2 teaspoons anise extract
    • 🥛 2 tablespoons milk, or as needed
    • ¼ cup sprinkles, or as needed

STEPS

1

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

2

Cream together shortening and white sugar in a bowl until creamy. Add 1 egg at a time, mixing well after each. Add 2 teaspoons anise extract and vanilla extract. Slowly add milk and mix until all ingredients are blended. Slowly add flour mixture, and mix until thick but creamy. Place dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to overnight.

3

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

4

Coat a work surface and hands with flour. Take a quarter-sized piece of dough and roll into a long narrow sausage shape. Form into desired shapes, such as 's' shapes, twists, candy canes, letters, etc. Arrange cookies on a baking sheet, ensuring each cookie is spaced 1 1/2 inches apart.

5

Bake in the preheated oven until light golden in color and golden brown on the bottom, about 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely, about 1 hour.

6

Place confectioners' sugar in a bowl and add 2 teaspoons anise extract. Mix in milk 1 tablespoon at a time until icing is smooth and creamy. Coat cooled cookies with icing and top with sprinkles.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

91

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 13
    Carbs
  • 3
    Fats

💡 Refrigerating the dough makes it easier to shape and prevents sticking.Substitute anise extract with almond or lemon extract if desired.Double coat with icing for a sweeter taste if preferred.Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.