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Orange Almond Biscotti I

By: DEANMONA 
"Biscotti is an Italian cookie. It has a crunchy, buttery texture."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 3 1/2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional)
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup blanched slivered almonds

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Beat sugar, butter or margarine, orange peel and eggs in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt and almonds.
  3. Shape half of dough at a time into rectangle, 10 x 3 inches, on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on cookie sheet for 15 minutes.
  4. Cut crosswise into 1/2 inch slices. Place slices cut sides down on cookie sheet. Bake about 15 minutes or until crisp and light brown. Remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 197 | Total Fat: 6.9g | Cholesterol: 37mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2007 by Lindsey   view full review
I didn't have orange or almond, but I used this recipe as a base. I added cranberries and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MRS.VAN   view full review
This recipe is too dry. It has very little flavor and is very heavy. I will not use this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2010 by TPFEISEL   view full review
Read the comments of others and have these suggestions... Decrease the flour to 2-1/2 to 3...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2007 by MOMX6BOYS   view full review
I love this recipe! The flavor ad texture are wonderful. However, I cut the flour down to 2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by KATHERINE E   view full review
This recipe calls for butter? The biscotti tastes to thick. Can this recipe survive without...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2002 by SHEILABOB   view full review
This was made for a cub scout meeting. Cranberries were substituted for the almonds and it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2005 by KINKISTYLE   view full review
I made biscotti with a similar recipe, except I used 2 cups of flour, cut salt to 1/4 tsp., 4...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2005 by CHIQUITA2   view full review
I was a bit disapointed. The dough was so dry, when mixing, I had to add a third egg. (All my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2010 by Anna VanAmburg   view full review
These are the BEST biscotties. Everyone raves about them. I have made them numerous times and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2008 by Heather   view full review
first time making biscotti, turned out pretty good

 

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