Italian Knot Cookies
Passed down through generations, this recipe for Italian knot cookies produces a large batch of soft and sweet Sicilian biscotti that can be frozen for later.
Istruzioni
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.'}
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2
{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Cream sugar, butter, margarine, milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract together in a large bowl. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating briefly after each addition.'}
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3
{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add 1 cup at a time to the creamed mixture until a dough forms, using your hands if and when necessary. Turn out onto a floured board and knead briefly until smooth and a bit sticky, but not sticking to your hands. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.'}
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4
{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Pull off small pieces of dough, 1 at a time, and roll into a rope. Gently place one end towards the middle, followed by the other end, in a way to slightly overlap each other. Repeat to form remaining cookies and place on the prepared cookie sheets.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven in batches until just turning a light brown on the bottom, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove to a wire rack and allow to cool slightly.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Meanwhile mix confectioners sugar, milk, and lemon juice together in a small bowl to form a thin glaze.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Dip warm cookies in the glaze and sprinkle with sugar or sprinkles. Let set on waxed paper or a cooling rack to dry.'}
Valori nutrizionali
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