Best 8 Anise Walnut Biscotti Recipes

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For those with a taste for the extraordinary, anise walnut biscotti, with its blend of sweet and savory flavors, stands as a culinary masterpiece. Originating in the enchanting land of Italy, this traditional treat is renowned for its crispy texture and delightful crunch. Whether you seek a delectable accompaniment to your morning coffee or a satisfying snack to curb your cravings, embarking on a journey to discover the best recipe for anise walnut biscotti promises an adventure in culinary excellence.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WALNUT AND ANISE BISCOTTI



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Make and share this Walnut and Anise Biscotti recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups walnuts, roughly chopped
1 cup dried cranberries or 1 cup dried cherries
1 teaspoon anise seed
2 teaspoons lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • In bowl beat butter and sugar with hand mixer until pale and fluffy. Beat in eggs until well combined.
  • In small bowl whisk together flour and baking powder, walnuts, dried cranberries, anise and lemon zest. Add to butter mixture and mix well.
  • Shape dough into a large log, about 4" x 12". Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in center of preheated oven until golden, approximately 30 minutes.
  • Let cool for 15 minutes and slice into 1/4-inch thick slices (diagonally for longer cookies or straight across for smaller).
  • Return biscotti to baking sheet, cut side down, and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Flip to other side and bake 10 minutes longer or until completely dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.7, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 25.7, Sodium 72.3, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 7.1, Protein 2.9

WALNUT AND ANISE BISCOTTI



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Delicious and simple walnut biscotti recipe with Middle-Eastern flavors from Israel. Anise seed adds a distinctive taste to these biscotti and makes every bite out of this world.

Provided by Trent Page

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups roughly chopped California walnuts
1 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries
1 teaspoon anise seed
2 teaspoons lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • In bowl beat butter and sugar with hand mixer until pale and fluffy. Beat in eggs until well combined. In small bowl whisk together flour and baking powder, walnuts, dried cranberries, anise and lemon zest. Add to butter mixture and mix well. Shape dough into a large, slightly flattened log, about 4-inches x 12-inces.
  • Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in center of preheated oven until golden, approximately 30 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes and slice into 1/4-inch thick slices (diagonally for longer cookies or straight across for smaller).
  • Return biscotti to baking sheet, cut side down, and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Flip to other side and bake 10 minutes longer, or until completely dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 cal, Cholesterol 25 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 2 g

ANISE WALNUT BISCOTTI



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This recipe was given to me by my Grandmother Nancy (Saccuzzo). She was a great little Italian Nana. She taught me how to cook and was an inspiration in my life. Enjoy with your favorite red wine or coffee.

Provided by Michele Flannery

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h10m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, room temperature
2 ½ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 eggs
7 teaspoons baking powder
8 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons anise extract
3 teaspoons anise seed
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F ( 190 degrees C ).
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar Gradually add the vanilla and eggs while mixing. Sift together the flour and baking powder; stir into the egg mixture. For plain biscotti, do not add anything else (see Cook's Note). Stir in the anise extract and anise seed. Add walnuts if desired.
  • Wet or grease your hands and shape dough out into 4 logs as long as your baking sheet will allow. Pat each one to about 3/4 inch in height, and 3 inches wide. Brush with beaten egg yolks.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until golden brown. Slice logs at an angle, cutting pieces into 1/2 to 3/4-inch wide cookies. Place slices back onto the cookie sheet, standing upright, if possible; leave a gap between the slices. Return to the oven and bake until cookies are dry and lightly toasted, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 39.8 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 88.7 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

LEMON ANISE BISCOTTI



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"With the growing popularity of gourmet coffees, cappuccino and espresso," Carrie Sherrill notes in Forestville, Wisconsin, "I'm finding lots of people enjoy these classic Italian dipping cookies."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons aniseed, crushed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat eggs and sugar for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add oil and extracts; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; beat into egg mixture. Beat in lemon zest and aniseed. , Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, shape each portion into a 12x2-in. rectangle. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden and tops begin to crack. Carefully remove to wire racks; cool for 5 minutes. , Transfer to a cutting board; cut with a serrated knife into scant 3/4-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 5 minutes. Turn and bake 5-7 minutes longer or until firm and golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FIG AND WALNUT BISCOTTI



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Surprise! No butter or oil is used in these cookies that take two trips to the oven for their distinct texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 30

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup whole-wheat flour (spooned and leveled)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
3/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 teaspoon anise seed, chopped
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest (from 1 large orange)
1 cup coarsely chopped dried Calimyrna figs (6 ounces)
1 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk together flours, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and anise. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs until they're pale yellow and hold a ribbon for 1 second when whisk is lifted, about 5 minutes. Whisk in zest.
  • Fold egg mixture into flour mixture until combined. Fold in figs and walnuts. Lightly spray a parchment-lined baking sheet with cooking spray. Divide dough in half on parchment. Spray hands with cooking spray; form each piece of dough into a 2 1/2-inch-wide log. Bake until dough is firm but gives slightly when pressed, about 25 minutes. Transfer sheet to a wire rack and let logs cool 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.
  • Cut each log on the diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices; place slices, cut side up, on sheet. Bake 7 minutes, flip biscotti, and bake 7 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g

LEMON-WALNUT BISCOTTI



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These twice baked Italian cookies has a distinct taste of anise. While not to sweet, biscotti are delicious and elegant. They make a wonderful gift.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 36 Biscotti

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup walnuts
1 teaspoon anise seed
3 1/4 cups flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 cup sugar or 1 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon lemon, rind of, grated
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F, with one rack positioned in the center and one directly below; toast walnuts and anise seeds just until golden, 4 to 5 minutes, cool and chop together on a cutting board.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour,baking powder and salt.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together remaining ingredients (eggs, sugar, butter, oil,lemon peel,lemon juice) until smooth.
  • Stir egg mixture into flour mixture, then stir in walnuts and anise seeds; (Dough will be soft, that's okay).
  • Divide dough in half, lightly grease a large cookie sheet; with floured hands, shape dough into two 14x2-1/2-inch logs,slightly rounded in center; Bake on center rack until firm to the touch,30 minutes;let cool 20 minutes, (Leave oven on).
  • Transfer logs to a cutting board; with serrated knife,gently cut logs on a angle into 1/2-inch-thick slices; lay slices on 2 ungreased cookie sheets, bake until biscotti are lightly browned around edges, 10 minutes.
  • Flip biscotti over on cookie sheet reversing positions when you put them back in the oven; bake 10 minutes more, transfer biscotti to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.5, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 81.8, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 5.7, Protein 2.2

ANISE BISCOTTI



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Delicious, with a hint of licorice flavor. You can store these in an airtight container for over a month.

Provided by Laria Tabul

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Brandy

Time 1h40m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 eggs
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup brandy
1 ½ teaspoons anise extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup almonds
2 tablespoons anise seed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or foil.
  • In large mixing bowl, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine brandy, anise extract and vanilla in a small bowl or measuring cup. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Alternately add dry ingredients and brandy mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in the almonds and aniseed.
  • Drop dough by spoonfuls onto prepared sheet, forming two 2 x 13-inch long strips on each sheet. Smooth dough into logs with moistened fingertips.
  • Bake about30 to 35 minutes or until golden and firm to the touch. Place cookie sheets on racks and cool completely. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
  • Cut cooled logs on the diagonal into 3/4-inch thick slices using a serrated knife. Place slices on cookie sheets.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes, turning after 10 minutes, until dry and slightly brown. Remove to a rack and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 88.3 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

ANISE BISCOTTI



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My aunt would make anise recipes all the time for dessert and these biscotti were my favorite. I can remember walking into the house and I'd almost swoon when I smelled them baking-the aroma seemed to fill every room. -Esther Perea, Van Nuys, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons crushed aniseed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup blanched almonds, toasted and finely chopped
2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Line a baking pan with foil; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, aniseed, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and eggs. Stir in almonds and reserved flour mixture. , Divide dough in half. Shape each into a 12-in. x 2-in. rectangle on the prepared baking pan. Smooth the surface of each rectangle; brush with milk and sprinkle with remaining sugar., Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and reduce heat to 300°., Transfer rectangles with foil to a wire racks; cool for 15 minutes. Place rectangles on a cutting board; cut diagonally into 1/2-in. slices. Place slices, cut side down, on baking pans. , Bake 10-12 minutes longer. Turn oven off, leaving cookies in oven to cool with door ajar. Store cookies in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of your biscotti.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately. This is especially important for baking, as even a small difference in measurements can affect the outcome.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the biscotti tough.
  • Bake the biscotti until they are golden brown and firm. If they are underbaked, they will be soft and chewy, and if they are overbaked, they will be dry and crumbly.
  • Let the biscotti cool completely before slicing them. This will help them to keep their shape.
  • Store the biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Anise walnut biscotti are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for a snack or dessert, and they also make great gifts. With their sweet and nutty flavor, these biscotti are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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