Biscotti Cookie Recipe

This is a simple, no frills biscotti cookie recipe. It's a quick and easy cookie recipe that could become a family favorite. You can alter the basic biscotti cookie by adding nuts or dried fruit.

Biscotti Cookie Recipe

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup white sugar
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 eggs
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon anise extract, or 3 drops anise oil

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, beat together the oil, eggs, sugar and anise flavoring until well blended.

Combine the flour and baking powder, stir into the egg mixture to form a heavy dough. Divide dough into two pieces. Form each piece into a roll as long as your cookie sheet. Place the roll onto the prepared cookie sheet, and press down to 1/2 inch thickness.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.

Remove from the baking sheet to cool on a wire rack.

When the cookies are cool enough to handle, slice each one crosswise into 1/2 inch slices. Place the slices cut side up back on the baking sheet. Bake for an additional 6 to 10 minutes on each side.

The slices should be lightly toasted.

These are absolutely the best! They are crispy, crunchy and slightly sweet. They make excellent gifts for your friends. Try a batch of this Biscotti Cookie Recipe.