BIZCOCHITO BISCOTTI

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Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Christmas

Yield 15-20 slices

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup pinon nuts
4 ounces butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 hole eggs
2 tablespoons brandy
1/2 teaspoon whole anise seeds
2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 350. Toast pinon nuts until they begin to turn light brown. cool. cream butter and sugar until fluffy. add eggs, brandy, and anise seeds. blend flour, baking powder and cinnamon. add to egg mixture and stir until completely blended. sir in toasted pinon nuts. divide dough in half. with lightly floured hands, form dough into logs 2 inches in diameter by 10 inches long. place logs on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or on silicone baking sheet. bake 30 minutes until logs are set and golden brown. remove from oven and cool 15 minutes or until warm to touch. using knife with serrated blade, cut each log into 1/2 inch slices. arrange slices cut side down on sheet tray. bake until lightly brown and then turn sides and bake until second side is browned. remove from oven and cool completely. to garnish, cookies can be dipped into or drizzled with white or dark chocolate, or rolled in sugar and cinnamon.

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