Italian Easter Cookies (Biscotti)

👨‍🍳 Istruzioni

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat shortening and sugar together in a separate large bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in 2 teaspoons anise extract and vanilla extract. Slowly add 1 cup milk; beat until well combined. Stir in flour mixture until thick and creamy. Refrigerate dough, 30 minutes to overnight.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Coat a work surface and hands with flour. Take a quarter-sized piece dough; roll into a long sausage shape about the width of a pinky finger (cookies will puff up while baking). Form into desired shapes, such as "S" shapes, twists, candy canes, and letters. Place cookies on a baking sheet spaced about 1 ½ inches apart.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until light golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool completely, about 1 hour.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Place confectioners' sugar in a medium bowl; add 2 teaspoons anise extract. Stir in 2 tablespoons milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until icing is thick, smooth, and creamy. Coat cookies with icing; top with sprinkles.'}

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