grandma ferrante's biscotti

(4 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Cathy Roland
Doyle Springs, CA

The smell of these will knock you out.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Grandma Ferrante knew how to bake biscotti. While amazing, the aroma of these biscotti baking is nothing compared to their fantastic taste. They are a crispy cookie flavored with vanilla extract and a hint of anise extract. This recipe is a blank slate where you can get creative with add-ins. Nuts are traditional but mini chocolate chips would be great too. Perfect for dipping into coffee or hot chocolate.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(4 ratings)
yield 20 cookie(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For grandma ferrante's biscotti

  • 1 c
    softened margarine
  • 1 1/2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 4 lg
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp
    anise extract
  • 4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt

How To Make grandma ferrante's biscotti

Test Kitchen Tips
If you find the dough is runny in step 3, slowly add more flour until the dough comes together. In step 5, if you find the cookies are too big cut them in half.
  • Cream margarine and sugar.
    1
    Cream margarine and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add eggs and extracts.
    2
    Add eggs and beat adding flavorings.
  • Sift dry ingredients and add to the creamed margarine.
    3
    Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix dry ingredients into creamed butter.
  • Divide the dough in half and shape.
    4
    Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Divide the dough in half and shape it like an egg.
  • Bake for 20 minutes and then cut into pieces.
    5
    Place on a greased or parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake at 375 for about 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and cut the dough diagonally about 1 inch wide.
  • Add sliced cookies back to the oven to continue baking.
    6
    Lay the biscotti on their side and bake for 5 - 10 minutes more on each side until browned.
  • Drizzle with melted chocolate.
    7
    If desired, add nuts to the cookie, dip an end in melted chocolate, or drizzle melted chocolate over the biscotti.

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