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Italian S Cookies - Biscotti A Esse

Italian S cookies are super popular breakfast cookies. Learn how to make these traditional Sicilian cookies at home with basic ingredients.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 40
Calories: 91 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 125 g butter softened
  • 500 g all purpose flour
  • 200 g sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • zest of one lemon
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon milk optional

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl mix the softened butter and flour until you have a crumbly and sandy mixture.
  2. Add in the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, and finally the baking powder. Add an optional tablespoon of milk if you feel the dough is a bit hard and rough.
  3. Mix all the ingredients to form a smooth dough, and let it rest in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F. Arrange the oven tray onto the middle shelf, and line a cookie baking tray with parchment paper.
  5. Place the dough on a work surface, and divide it into small balls.
  6. Roll each ball to form a 7cm/2.5-inch rope, model it into an S shape with your hands, and arrange it on the lined baking tray.
  7. Bake the S cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until golden on top. Remove the tray from the oven allow the cookies to cool slightly, transfer them on a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely, then serve.

Notes

  • STORAGE TIPS
  • Store the baked cookies in an airtight container or sealed jar. Keep them in a cool spot in your kitchen or in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
  • FREEZING TIPS
  • How to freeze unbaked cookies:
  • Place them on a baking sheet for an hour, then transfer them to a ziplock bag and freeze them for up to one month.
  • To bake them after freezing, let them thaw for 2-3 hours in the refrigerator, then bake them.
  • How to freeze baked cookies:
  • Place them on a baking sheet for an hour, then transfer them to a ziplock bag and freeze them for up to two months.
  • Depending on the flour brand you use, or the size of the eggs, if you feel the cookie dough is a bit too tough, add 1 tablespoon of milk to soften it a bit.
  • To give them a shiny surface, you can brush the cookies with a beaten egg white right before baking them.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a cooling rack, this will help to set the cookies, and results in a crunchy outside and a soft and chewy inside.

Nutrition Information

Calories 91kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 55mg (2%) Potassium 18mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 91IU (2%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 40Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 91

% Daily Value*

Calories 91kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 55mg 2%
Potassium 18mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 91IU 2%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.