BISCOTTI COOKIES

Biscotti Cookies image

A different way of making biscotti -- in the form of rolled cookies.

Provided by JJOHN32

Categories Desserts Cookies Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
6 tablespoons shortening
4 eggs
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees F). Grease 2 baking sheets.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder. Cut in the vegetable shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs until thick and light-colored. Gradually beat the eggs into the flour mixture. Fold in the walnuts.
On a floured surface, roll out the dough 1/4 inch thick. Using a cookie cutter, cut into desired shapes and place 1 1/2 inches apart on baking sheets.
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until lightly colored. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 11 mg, Sugar 2.2 g