need an italian cookie recipe

[deelam]

I was at a party and I had this anise biscotti type cookie that was refered to as a torchioni(not sure on spelling) It was really good. Has anyone ever heard of this cookie. I have not been able to find a recipe online. Does the cookie go under another name?

 

[deelam]

I was told that the name could be Torta chioni. It was sliced like a biscotti. It was so good. Anyone ever heard of this?

 

[MazdaUK]

Have you tried googleing it?

 

[deelam]

Yes, I did google it. Nothing came up. It was shaped like biscotti with the anise taste. I think it may a secret family creation

 

[jonestavern]

I have an anise cookie recipe, you may be able to shape it into a loaf.
This is a very common recipe (in fact I have several versions, all tasty) in my recipe box~
Of course, this may not work

FOR THE COOKIES:
1 cup butter (no substitution), softened
1 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla ( try 1/2 anise/ 1/2 vanilla)
4 cups all-purpose flour
FOR THE ANISE ICING:
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon anise extract
Party sugar or demarara sugar for topping (optional)
Can tint icing w/food colors--pastels are nice

Heat oven to 350 Degrees F.

Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
Add sugar and beat until creamed.
Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Add BP to flour.
Slowly add in as much of the flour as you can to the wet ingredients. Unless you have a strong mixer (Hobart or Kitchenaid stand) you will have to stir the rest by hand--dough gets stiff.

Pinch dough off in tablespoon sized pieces, roll & set on cookie sheet.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or till golden. Transfer to wire racks.


While warm, spread with Anise Icing. If desired, sprinkle with party sugar.



Jean