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My review
Regina (Queen's Biscuit)
Rosina
"There used to be a commercial version of these years ago but once you have had them home-made there is no comparison. These are not too sweet but they are addicting."
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Ingredients
servings 88 calsOriginal recipe yields 60 servings (4 - 5 dozen)
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Directions
{{model.addEditText}} Print- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheet.
- Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cardamom in a large bowl. Cut shortening in with a pastry blender or knives until the size of small peas.
- Stir in eggs, lightly beaten, and lemon extract. Stir in milk on tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Mix everything together thoroughly. Break dough off in small pieces and roll in the hands to rolls about 1-1/2 inches long. Flatten slightly and roll in sesame seeds.
- Place on cookie sheet 3/4 inch apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 88 calories; 4.6 g fat; 10.3 g carbohydrates; 1.5 g protein; 6 mg cholesterol; 38 mg sodium. Full nutrition
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2/17/2008
Interesting twist on the traditional biscotti di regina, my italian aunts were initially very suspicious of the cardamom and thought there was too much lemon extract but I guess it's a matter of...
6/16/2003
A superb cookie! Should be included in any selection of great traditional Italian cookie presentations. The cardamom,lemon sesame blend is wonderfully subtle.
11/21/2011
My hubby and I love them, so I made a batch for him for Valentine's Day! They're good as is, but I used cream instead of milk this time and switched out half the shortening with butter. They are...
6/17/2006
Used lemon zest instead of extract, put in splash of vanilla. Make sure to cool before eating since the taste does change. Have to adjust the time/temp for non-stick surface but they were a gre...
11/17/2010
I suggest making a couple as a test-run. My first batch got too browned and I turned the heat down to 350. The second batch came out perfect after 12 minutes. Also, I am not one for "cutting...
9/15/2004
I was looking for something to make for a "queen for a day" celebration for a co-worker. This recipe fit the bill. These cookies were very easy to make, once I was able to find Cardamom and a l...
12/11/2011
They taste just like the sesame seed cookies I buy at Italian bakeries. I followed the recipe as written and baked them for about 12 minutes. Next time, I will make them a little larger; I mad...