ANISETTE TOAST (ITALIAN BISCOTTI)

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Categories     Chocolate     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. 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 350ºF 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 300ºF 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. 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.

Yaseen sahreef
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I'm allergic to anise, so I can't eat these biscotti. But they look delicious!


gem
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These biscotti are the worst thing I've ever eaten. I do not recommend them to anyone.


kalisthan tv
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I would not recommend these biscotti. I found them to be bland and tasteless.


Martin Tadeo
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These biscotti are okay. They're not my favorite, but they're not bad either.


Barbara Marshall
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I'm not sure how I feel about these biscotti. They're definitely different from anything I've ever had before.


S Block
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I love the way these biscotti look. They're so festive and colorful. I can't wait to try them!


Rosina Boatemaa
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These biscotti are delicious, but they are a little time-consuming to make. I think they're worth the effort, but I wouldn't make them on a weeknight.


Soul Reaper
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my biscotti didn't turn out as good as the ones in the picture. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


trust makovere
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These biscotti were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would have preferred them if they were a little more moist.


Ram nepali
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I found the anise flavor in these biscotti to be a bit overpowering. I think I would have preferred them if they had a little less anise.


Everyday Life with Aisha
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These biscotti are a little too crunchy for my taste. I think I would have preferred them if they were a little softer.


Tendency Warle
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I've never been a big fan of anise, but I really enjoyed these biscotti. The anise flavor is subtle and it pairs well with the other flavors in the cookie.


Margarita Gasca
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These biscotti are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're delicious, they're easy to make, and they're always appreciated.


Moazzam Malik 47
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These biscotti are a great make-ahead snack. I like to make a batch on the weekend and then I have them on hand for the rest of the week.


RogerRother
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I love the simplicity of these biscotti. They're made with just a few ingredients and they're so easy to make.


ahmar hasnain
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These biscotti are the perfect addition to my morning coffee. They're crunchy and flavorful, and they keep me feeling full for hours.


aizaz ali
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I wasn't sure what to expect from these biscotti, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're delicious and have a great anise flavor.


Billy Sayer
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I've made these biscotti several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Judith Mikado
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These biscotti were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the anise flavor and the crunchy texture.