Biscotti Regina (Sesame Seed Cookies)

Recipe courtesy Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh

Show: Party Line with the Hearty BoysEpisode: Italian For All

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (11)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(11)

Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
30 biscotti

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 50 min

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Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sticks butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups sesame seeds

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl and set aside.

Put the butter and sugar into the bowl of a mixer and cream until fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time with the mixer running and beat until smooth. Add the vanilla and beat. Next, add the flour mixture and beat until well incorporated.

To form the cookies, divide the dough in half and roll into logs 1-inch in diameter. Cut the logs into 3-inch lengths. Dip each piece of dough into the cream and then roll in the sesame seeds. Place the cookies on a baking sheet and place in the oven until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Let cool and serve. These will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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recipe Biscotti Regina (Sesame Seed Cookies)
Dina Cedar Grove, NJ 03-21-2009
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DELICIOUS!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These cookies reminded me of cookies we had from the italian bakery as kids. I made them for a family party and everyone... loved them. A little messy with the sesame seeds but well worth it!Read more
recipe Biscotti Regina (Sesame Seed Cookies)
Geneen Manalapan, NJ 09-19-2008
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HIGHER THAN 5 STARS
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Make these sinfully awesome cookies for bf's cookie party every year. Cant say enough on how good these are!!!!!
recipe Biscotti Regina (Sesame Seed Cookies)
L Everett, WA 11-02-2007
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Waste of good ingredients
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I had high hopes for a tasty snack. This was not that snack.
recipe Biscotti Regina (Sesame Seed Cookies)
Carmella Brooklyn, NY 05-04-2007
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You mean they're "NOT" from an Italian Bakery?
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Being from an Italian family, Italian biscuits are a favorite for dessert because they're not too sweet. I made these to... bring to a family dinner and everyone thought they came from the local bakery! A little messy with the heavy cream and sesame seeds, but well worth the little bit of mess! I've got more to make this weekend!!Read more
recipe Biscotti Regina (Sesame Seed Cookies)
Anonymous 12-23-2006
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Just like grandma used to make!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Since my grandma's death "Regina Cookies" aren't made in our family very much. Of course grandma never wrote her recipes... down, so nobody really knew how she made them. I searched on the net and came upon this recipe, and I'll be honest..being an Italian-American I didn't expect much. Let me tell you, these cookies were awesome....just like grandma's! They get even better after a day or two. I never watched Dan & Steve's show before, but I just may after trying this recipe..it's a winner.Read more
recipe Biscotti Regina (Sesame Seed Cookies)
Anonymous 07-03-2006
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Subtle flavors...makes a lot
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Contrary to the recipe, it makes quite a bit more than the recipe indicates. Excellent for a large group. Not too sweet. I... would make it again for a large group.Read more