1/4 c Hazelnuts
1/2 c Almonds
1 Zest of 1/4 lemon
1/4 c Sugar
1/4 c Dark brown sugar
1/4 ts Almond extract
1/2 ts Vanilla extract
2 1/2 tb Melted margarine
2 Eggs (or equiv. egg subst.)
2 c Flour
1/2 ts Baking soda
1 1/2 ts Baking powder
1 Egg white
The “Bis” means twice and “Cotti” means cooked — and our recipe for these
crisp, cruncy cookies does just that. They are best when dipped in hot
coffee, cocoa or milk for a few seconds until softened, then eaten right
away.
Preheat oven to 400^. Toast nuts until browned, about 8 minutes; let cool.
Use metal blade in food processor work bowl to finely chop zest and
granulated sugar, about 60 seconds. Add brown sugar, extracts, margarine
and eggs; process until combined, about 5 seconds. Add nuts and dry
ingredients and pulse until combined, about 12 times.
Transfer dough to floured surface; roll into two 12″ logs. Pat logs to 2
1/2″ wide. Place 3″ apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Beat egg white
slightly and brush over surface of logs. Bake 20 minutes until firm and
lightly browned. Remove from oven; reduce heat to 325^. While still warm,
cut logs diagonally into 1/2″ slices, lay cut side down on sheets. Bake 15
minutes more until dry. Cool on whire racks.
Store in plastic food storage bag or tin for up to 1 month.
Nutritional analysis: Calories 46, Saturated fat 0g, total fat 1g,
carbohydrate 7 g, protein 1 g. Cholesterol 11mg. Sodium 17 mg.
Yields
4 Dozen