BISCOTTI DI NOCCIOLA E ESPRESSO (HAZELNUT ESPRESSO SHORTBREAD CO

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Biscotti Di Nocciola E Espresso (Hazelnut Espresso Shortbread Co image

From cookiesfromitaly.com. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week, or freeze up to 1 month.

Provided by Maureenie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup hazelnuts, toasted, husked, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons hot water
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Blend flour, brown sugar, cornstarch, 1 tablespoon espresso powder and salt in processor.
  • Add butter and vanilla.
  • Using pulse, process until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Add nuts; blend until finely chopped.
  • Transfer dough to floured work surface. Knead just until dough comes together. Divide dough in half.
  • Press each half into 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Bake until deep golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Transfer shortbread to rack; cool 2 minutes. Remove pan sides.
  • Cut each shortbread round into 24 wedges. Cool completely.
  • Mix 2 tablespoons hot water and remaining 1 teaspoon espresso powder in small saucepan. Add chocolate.
  • Stir over medium-low heat until chocolate is smooth. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.
  • Drizzle chocolate mixture over cookies.
  • Let stand until chocolate sets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.4, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 39.1, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 1

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