Jelly Bean Biscotti
photo by gailanng
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
24
ingredients
- 13 ounces jelly beans (can be more or less according to taste)
- 3 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1⁄4 cup powdered sugar (can be more or less or left out completely)
directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a medium bowl add the butter and sugar and cream them together on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add 1 egg and beat to incorporate, add 2nd egg and incorporate then add 3rd egg and incorporate (4th egg is used later).
- Beat in the vanilla then add the baking powder, salt and flour, beating on low speed until fully incorporated - you do not want to mix too long.
- Notice that the dough is very soft and sticky.
- Stir in the jelly beans.
- Using a spatula, scrape the dough out of the bowl onto a floured surface.
- Put flour on your hands and sprinkle flour on top of the dough.
- Then cut the dough in half. Next take one half and roll lightly back and forth making a thick rope - pick it up and place it on a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicon mat.
- Don't be worried if the dough is so soft it bends when you pick it up. Once you place it on the parchment paper you can shape it a little more.
- Do the same with the second half.
- Flatten them out on top a little with your palm.
- Next beat one egg in a bowl and using a brush - brush them all over to coat them evenly.
- Then place in your preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until they are slightly golden brown.
- When done remove them from the oven.
- Let them cool for about 10-20 minutes or until they are cool enough for you to handle.
- Place them on a breadboard and slice them crosswise on the diagonal into about 3/4 inch slices.
- Put them back on the cookie sheet and bake for another 10-12 minutes until the edges are turning slightly brown.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to wire rack to cool (dust with powdered sugar if desired) -- ENJOY!
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