Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2009

These cookies are fantastic! I used the ingredients I had on hand, which were; Half butter and half oil (I only had a little bit of oil left), no nuts and lots of orange zest. I dipped them in chocolate and they taste like those kebler elve cookies with the chocolate strips.

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Reviewed: Mar. 15, 2009

Just made this...turned out very good. I used vanilla extract and almonds and it's as good as any I've had.

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GDan

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Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2009

I was really surprised how good these turned out. They are wonderful with coffee. I dipped mine in chocolate. I think the next time I will put cherries in them. I've had Mondel Brodt with cherries and they are fabulous. Thanks for a great recipe

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Calliecat

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Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2008

This was a great recipe! I've never made anything like this before so I tried it first with vanilla flavoring instead of orange and used some chocolate chips instead of walnuts. Today I made it the original way and it was awesome ~ so much better than the substitutes! I did add one more teaspoon of orange extract and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Thanks so much!

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Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2008

Excellent recipe - thanks Joan!

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AURORA

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Reviewed: Mar. 30, 2008

The best way to start my day is with 3 or 4 of these dipped in my tea. I used anise oil instead of orange extract, and dipped the finished slices in melted chocolate, then drizzled with white. I've tried chopped deluxe mixed nuts and chocolate chips, using vanilla instead of the anise flavor. Try it, you'll like it !

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Beth

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Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2007

Incredible!!! These are so good, so much better than I expected. You gotta use the orange extract. Totally made it. I drizzled them with white chocolate afterwards. I will be making these again and again...maybe tonight!

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Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2007

crumbly messy goodness. I added a bit of anise which tasted yummy with the nuts.

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Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2006

My dad requested biscotti, so I quickly chose this recipe and presented the cookies as a Christmas gift (after sampling several myself with hot coffee!). I substituted vanilla extract for the orange and used sliced almonds and semi-sweet chocolate chips rather than walnuts. Absolutely delicious; they came out perfectly. This will definitely become one of my regulars.

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Jess

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Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2006

This is a great basic recipe. The first time I made it, I thought it tasted a little too oily, so I cut the oil to 1/2 cup and used 1/4 cup of butter for the flavor. I also added 1/4 tsp of salt. I did not have orange extract, so I used lemon instead with some lemon and orange zest and poppy seeds. I love recipes like this that you can change around each time you make them. Thanks for sharing!

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Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2006

This is an excellent recipe and mine gets gobbled up right away. I use almonds for a traditional Mondel Brodt.

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Reviewed: Sep. 5, 2006

My boyfriend and I are addicted to these cookies. They are tasty and easy to make.

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Reviewed: Jul. 20, 2006

Excellent recipe! Even my picky-eater boyfriend loved this, I coudn't believe it! Simple to make, even easier to eat!

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LEAPYEARBABEE

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Reviewed: May 31, 2006

I used lemon extract with a little lemon zest. They are so good and simple. Thank you :)

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Reviewed: Apr. 10, 2006

Excellent shortbread type cookie. I like a strong orange flavor, so added 1 T of orange zest. Next time I will add more.

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KALICEC

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Reviewed: Feb. 6, 2006

Fantastic! Not too sweet, and they came out crunchy--with extra baking time.

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Bethany

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Reviewed: Aug. 14, 2005

Great recipe - I've made it twice with great success both times. I like to add a cup of chocolate chips to the batter in place of walnuts for an even sweeter treat!

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Reviewed: Jun. 22, 2005

Easy to make, quick and delicious. Easy to also make your on revisions, like I used dried cranberries. Will definately make again. My mom loved it.

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Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2005

This is fun and easy to make. I didn't think there was enough dough to make 4 logs, so i only made 2. Don't be fooled! They rise alot. My biscuits were too big to be biscoti like, but they were great. Thanx

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