History

Biscotti Cookies have a long history

Today, these cookies may evoke thoughts of leisurely moments with coffee or wine with a delicious biscotti…

However, it’s been suggested that this cookie’s origins can be traced back to ancient times, when Roman Legions would carry these cookies due to their long shelf-life as nourishment during their long marches. Later it became a cookie associated and revamped within the Tuscan region of Italy. It’s been enjoyed by generations of Italians and people around the world ever since.

Mystery

Biscotti cookies have always seemed like an undertaking, a mystery..

All the steps seemed daunting. Until. Until, I was asked to make them one day, while wearing my pastry chef hat. (I don’t really have a pastry chef hat)

To tell you the truth, I was never the biggest fan of biscotti. Mostly because I like my teeth. Who knows how long those cookies have been in that glass jar? Anything dipped into hot coffee is not going to taste stale, lets get real here. The vendors peddling biscotti cookies are taking full advantage of their robust shelf life.

Illumination

However, I’ve got news for you…

Fresh biscotti cookies are a bit of a game changer, an eye opener, if you will.

A cookie that will make your dentist smile. They still offer the same dunkable capabilities that an old, washed up cookie does but finally, you’ve got a choice! To dunk or not to dunk? The ball’s in your court, sister.

Keep reading and while you’re at it, break out your butter, sugar, flour.. and the rest of it and get cookin’! 😋

Let’s do this

GATHER..

Gather the following ingredients to make biscotti cookies:

• 1 C sugar

• 1 stick of butter

• 2 tsp vanilla

• 1 tbsp. lemon zest

• 1 C chopped almonds (toasted to perfection in the oven)

• 1 C chopped dried apricots

• 3 large eggs

• 2 3/4 C flour

• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 tsp salt

Next…

Complete the following steps:

1. Combine and mix sugar, butter & vanilla.

2. Add eggs and lemon zest.

3. Add dry ingredients.

4. Add almonds and apricot dough comes together.

5. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

6. Form two logs on the baking sheet and chill for thirty minutes.

7. Bake the dough in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until golden.

8. Chill for about 20 minutes. Note: The dough doesn’t need to be completely chilled, just not piping hot, so that it can be cut without falling apart.

9. Arrange your cookies on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, depending on your oven.

Delicioso!

Fresh and made with love - right from your very own kitchen.

Bravo!