Aunt Mary's Italian Biscotti Recipe

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Aunt Mary's Italian Biscotti
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp anise seed

Directions:

  1. Cream butter and sugar.
  2. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
  3. Add vanilla.
  4. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt and ad slowly to creamed mixture.
  5. Stir in lemon and orange peels, anise seeds and nuts and blend well.
  6. Divide dough into 3 parts and shape each into long roll about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  7. Place rolls on cookie sheet several inches apart and flatten rolls somewhat.
  8. Bake at 350F for 15 minutes.
  9. Remove and slice rolls crosswise 3/4 inches.
  10. Lay cut side down and bake additional 7 minutes.
  11. Flip to other side of cookie and bake another 7 minutes.
  12. Makes approx 4 dozen biscotti. ENJOY!
  13. Freezes well.
  14. Note: If you want sweeter, increase sugar to 1 full cup.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 106.41 Kcal (446 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.74g 9%
Cholesterol 15.31mg 5%
Sodium 237.83mg 10%
Potassium 77.22mg 2%
Total Carbs 12.12g 4%
Sugars 2g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.42g 6%
Protein 2.23g 4%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 52.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 411.56 Kcal (1723 kJ)
Calories from fat 199.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.18g 9%
Cholesterol 59.23mg 5%
Sodium 919.83mg 10%
Potassium 298.64mg 2%
Total Carbs 46.86g 4%
Sugars 7.75g 8%
Dietary Fiber 5.49g 6%
Protein 8.64g 4%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 3.2mg 5%
Calcium 201.5mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.3
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • high fiber

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