Orange-Walnut Biscotti

Submitted by Kimschmee

"One quick dip and they melt in your mouth. These have always been and remain my favorite. They are such a favorite in our home that I make them all year round, because they have the added advantage of being low-fat. They are perfect when you have that midnight sweet craving or mid-afternoon slump. These were the original low-fat cookie before anyone even knew we needed them! Enjoy, and next time we'll progress to a full fat delight."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 34mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 30 Cookies

ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large whole eggs, plus
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon grated orange rind (zest)
• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped walnuts

directions

1. In mixer bowl place flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.
2. In small bowl mix eggs, yolk, vanilla and zest.
3. With paddle attachment, blend flour mixture, then add egg mixture. As soon as it begins to ball up, add walnuts. Mix just until dough forms.
4. Turn out to floured board. If the dough is too dry add a tablespoon of cold water.
5. Knead once or twice to form a cohesive dough.
6. Divide into two pieces and form logs 12 inches long by 2 inches wide.
7. Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly oiled.
8. Flatten them slightly with your hand.
9. Bake for 45-50 min until firm.
10. Cool on rack for 10 minute.
11. Cut on diagonal about 3/4 inch wide, lay on cut side and bake for 7 minutes.
12. Turn each cookie over and bake an additional 7 minutes.
13. Cool completely and store.