AUNT VICTORIA'S BISCOTTI

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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     side dish

Time 1h

Yield about 4 1/2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ounce (about 1/4 cup) apricot, peach or nectarine kernels (from about 40 pits, cracked open with a hammer; discard pit shells)
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon grappa
1 teaspoon anise extract
1 teaspoon aniseed
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place kernels on a baking sheet, and toast in oven until they smell nutty, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool. Chop finely.
  • In bowl of a mixer fitted with a paddle, cream butter until fluffy. Add sugar, and cream again until fluffy. Beat in eggs until mixture is smooth. Beat in grappa, anise extract and aniseed. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. Beat them in just until mixed. Stir in chopped kernels.
  • Lower oven temperature to 325. Set an oven rack in upper third of oven. On a lightly floured board, make rolls of dough an inch or so thick and the length of your baking sheet. Set them on the sheet 2 inches apart, and bake on the oven rack until they are set and lightly browned on top, about 25 minutes. Cool rolls on a rack 5 minutes, and slice diagonally 1/2 inch thick.
  • Lay slices back on baking sheet, and return to 325-degree oven for 5 minutes to dry them. Turn slices, and dry 5 minutes more. Cool on a rack, and store in a tightly covered container. The flavor improves if cookies are stored a few days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 47, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 23 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Angel Mcv
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I was looking for a biscotti recipe that was easy to make and delicious, and Aunt Victoria's recipe fit the bill perfectly. The cookies were crispy and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness. I loved the almond flavor. I will definitely be making these


Alice Omotoso
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These biscotti are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery. I love the almond flavor and the crispy texture. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Theoleen Cave
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I've tried many biscotti recipes, but Aunt Victoria's is by far the best. The cookies are crispy, flavorful, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. I love dipping them in coffee or tea. They're also great for gift-giving.


Hotshotz Automotive
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I made these biscotti for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They're easy to make and they're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Tamasa music Lakhuara
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These biscotti are the best I've ever had! They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The flavor is amazing, with a perfect balance of sweetness and almond flavor. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Zeeshan Balouch
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I was looking for a biscotti recipe that was easy to make and delicious, and Aunt Victoria's recipe fit the bill perfectly. The cookies were crispy and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness. I loved the almond flavor. I will definitely be making these


Yackowpoi Yasirhilowle
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These biscotti are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery. I love the almond flavor and the crispy texture. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Amrit Sunar
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I've tried many biscotti recipes, but Aunt Victoria's is by far the best. The cookies are crispy, flavorful, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. I love dipping them in coffee or tea. They're also great for gift-giving.


Alfred Larraga
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I made these biscotti for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They're easy to make and they're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Silvia Vanessa Lopez
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These biscotti are the best I've ever had! They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The flavor is amazing, with a perfect balance of sweetness and almond flavor. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Derek Sanchez
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I was looking for a biscotti recipe that was easy to make and delicious, and Aunt Victoria's recipe fit the bill perfectly. The cookies were crispy and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness. I loved the almond flavor. I will definitely be making these


Abusaed Shek
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These biscotti are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery. I love the almond flavor and the crispy texture. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Mh Robiul
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I've made Aunt Victoria's Biscotti several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're crispy, flavorful, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. I love dipping them in coffee or tea. They're also great for gift-giving.


Amanda Nagaalah
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These biscotti are delicious! I made them for a party and they were a hit. Everyone loved them. They're easy to make and they're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Brigitte Petersen
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I'm not usually a fan of biscotti, but Aunt Victoria's recipe changed my mind. These cookies were so good! They were crispy and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness. I loved the almond flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


lyric shop
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These biscotti turned out perfectly! I followed the recipe exactly and they were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The flavor was also great, with a nice balance of sweetness and almond flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Aklema Recipe
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Aunt Victoria's Biscotti is a delightful recipe that yields crispy, flavorful cookies perfect for dipping in coffee or savoring as a sweet treat. The biscotti were easy to make and the result was impressive. The cookies had a wonderful crunch and a b