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Italian Torcetti Cookies/Biscotti
These simple Italian Torcetti Cookies/Biscotti are made with a few ingredients including cream. Crunchy and soft at the same time.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chilling Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 19 cookies
Calories: 91 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour (11% or more protein)
- ¾ cup + 2 ½ tablespoons powdered/icing sugar (sifted) (110 grams)
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup cream (whole/heavy or whipping cream) (120 grams)
- 1 large egg yolk
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Make a well in the middle and add the vanilla, cream and yolk, mix together with flat beaters or even a fork or spatula, until a soft compact dough forms. Move to a flat surface and knead gently a few times to bring the dough together.
- Remove pieces, roll into ropes, approximately 8 inches (20cm) long, cross the rope in the middle 1-2 times. Place the formed cookies on the prepared cookie sheet, sprinkle with cane or granulated sugar, chill while the oven is pre-heating, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C).
- Remove from the fridge and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool 5 minutes on the cookie sheet, then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
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Notes
- If the dough is too dry, (this also depends on the flour, some flours absorb liquids more than others) you can either add a whole egg rather than just the yolk and or add a bit more cream until the dough comes together. If needed brush the dough with a little milk to help the sugar to stick, this will also help the cookies brown.
- The dough can be made 2-3 days ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Knead a few times to make it easier to form the cookies.
- Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
- Freeze the completely cooled cookies in a freezer safe bag or container. They will keep for up to 2 months in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
91kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
20mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
105IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 19cookies
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% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.