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Italian sesame seed cookies on baking sheet.
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Italian Sesame Seed Cookies (Biscotti Regina or Reginelle)

Also known as Biscotti Regina or Reginelle. They are crisp, slightly sweet, covered in toasted sesame seeds, and flavored with anise.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: almond biscotti, cookies, italian, Regina, reginelle, Sesame seed
Servings: 36
Calories: 136kcal
Author: Leigh Harris

Ingredients

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 cup Sugar granulated
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 cup Shortening
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 3 tsp Anise extract
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup Sesame seeds raw
  • 1/2 cup Milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium-size bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl cream together the sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, anise extract, and vanilla extract mix until well combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix on low until just blended.
  • Roll the dough into 2-inch fingers ( about the size of your pinky finger) or logs. Dip into the milk and then roll in the sesame seeds to coat evenly. Place about 1 1/2″ to 2 inches apart on the baking pan.
  • Bake for 17-20 minutes until browned as desired.
  • Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

If using butter instead of shortening you probably will not need to roll the logs in milk first to adhere the seeds. Also, they will spread a little more. You can try refrigerating the dough for about 1 hour before rolling.

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg