Grandma Jennie's Mustaccioli

by dude-19643

My Nonna & mother used to make these wonderful spicy chocolate biscotti. We have tried to perfect the recipe over the years. I hope my Nonna Giulia & mother Giovanna (Jennie) are proud!!

Christmas Cookies Recipes:

Ingredients

For 6 Dozen(s)

For the Cookies:

1/4 cup scalded milk, cooled
3 eggs
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 1/2 cup flour
3 sticks butter, melted
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, melted
1/8 cup citron, chopped fine
1/4 cup raisins, chopped fine
1/8 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 cup sugar

For the Glaze:

4 cups confectioner's sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup orange juice or Grand Marnier
1/4 teaspoon orange extract

Directions

For the Cookies:
Mix melted butter & chocolates together & cool. Simmer raisins in water til plump & cool.
Beat eggs til fluffy. Add sugar gradually. Stir in butter & chocolate. Place sifted flour, baking powder & fruit in large bowl. Make a well & add egg, sugar, chocolate & butter mixture. Add milk. Mix by hand.
Dough will be tacky. Refrigerate overnight.
Pinch dough & roll out to 1 inch thick & 12 inches long. Flatten slightly. Cut on the diagonal.
Lightly grease cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 5-10 minutes until top of cookie is not moist & slightly soft. DO NOT OVERCOOK.. Let the cookies cool
For the Glaze
Place liquid ingredients in a pan. Heat. Stir in sugar until dissolved.
Dip cookies in glaze & allow to harden.