Cantucci Biscuits
This classic recipe for Cantucci biscuits comes from Italian cuisine, known for its crunchy texture and nutty flavor. They are perfect for enjoying during coffee breaks, tea time, or as a delightful snack throughout the day, loved by both adults and children alike.
Ingredients
- 30 g butter
- 300 g flour
- 250 g brown sugar
- 150 g nuts
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 or 3 tbsp grated orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat the over to 350°F (180°C).
- Mix the brown sugar, vanilla extract and eggs together till the color turns a pale yellow. Then add the butter, nuts and orange zest and mix well.
- In another bowl whisk the flour, baking powder and salt. Pour the flour mixture over the egg mixture and using a spatula continue to stir.
- From the dough resulted form 2 small logs and bake them for about 20-25 minutes. Remove from the oven, let them cool and cut the logs into 1 cm thick pieces.
- After that, put them back in the oven for another 10-15 minutes and let them dry out until they turn golden brown. They are great to serve right away and can be conserved for many days in a sealed container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cantucci biscuitCalories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 18.5gProtein: 2.9gFat: 4.4gSaturated Fat: 1.1gCholesterol: 29mgSugar: 9g