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Friday, January 18, 2013

Orange and Cinnamon Biscotti



I made the Chocolate Chip Biscotti for tomorrow's Pinewood Derby.  I decided that one batch was not enough.  I thought the orange flavor would compliment the chocolate.   Try one with a cup of coffee.

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
2 large eggs
2+ teaspoons grated orange peel (add more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1  1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 to 1  1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon


  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Butter 2 baking sheets
  • Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl until well blended
  • Add 1 egg at a time, beating well
  • Beat in orange peel and vanilla
  • Stir in flour, baking powder and cinnamon
  • Mix all ingredients until just incorporated
  • Divide dough in half  Place each on a prepared sheet
  • With lightly floured hands, form each half into a 3 inch wide by 3/4 inch height log
  • Bake dough until logs are firm to touch, about 35 minutes
  • Remove from the oven.  Use a serrated knife to cut 1/2 inch thick pieces diagonally.
  • Arrange cut side down on baking sheets
  • Bake about 12 more minutes.  Turn biscotti over and bake until cookies are firm and just beginning to brown
  • Transfer to a rack to cool

-Queenie Cuisine


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