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Biscotti Glassati alle Noci (Iced Walnut Biscuits)

A recipe for Biscotti Glassati alle Noci (Iced Walnut Biscuits) from the cookbook, The Silver Spoon: Puglia.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 16 Biscotti
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 9 ounces (2 1/2 cups, 250 grams) shelled walnuts
  • 1 3/4 cups (350 grams) caster sugar divided
  • 2 egg whites divided
  • pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 250˚F (120˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. In the bowl of a food processor, combine walnuts and 1/2 cup of the sugar. Process until finely chopped. Pour into a large bowl. Fold in 1 of the egg whites, salt, and another 1/2 cup sugar until well combined and mixture sticks together.
  3. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Use a spatula to smooth the edges and press the mixture into a rectangle about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) thick.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 3/4 cup sugar, egg white, and orange juice until smooth. Evenly pour over the formed rectangle.
  5. Dip a sharp knife into cold water and cut the rectangle into 1 1/2 inch (3 3/4 cm) squares.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes. Allow to cool until hardened and gently transfer to a wire rack.